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A brief training program significantly improved occupational therapy students' understanding of research methods concepts and electronic database usage. Students gained confidence and proficiency in information retrieval for their graduate studies.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy Education
  • Information Science
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Graduate-level occupational therapy programs require strong research methods skills.
  • Effective use of electronic databases is crucial for academic research.
  • Students often need targeted training to master information retrieval techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a brief educational intervention for graduate occupational therapy students.
  • To assess the program's impact on students' familiarity with research concepts and database usage.
  • To determine if targeted training enhances information literacy in academic settings.

Main Methods:

  • An experimental design was employed, comparing an intervention group with a control group.

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  • The intervention involved an instructional booklet and a 1-hour supervised practice session on electronic database searching.
  • Questionnaire data were collected to measure changes in knowledge and reported usage.

    • Main Results:

    • Students who completed the training program showed significantly greater familiarity with key research concepts.
    • The trained group reported significantly higher usage of the four electronic databases studied.
    • The intervention demonstrated a positive and measurable impact on students' information retrieval skills.

    Conclusions:

    • A brief, focused training program is effective in enhancing occupational therapy students' research skills.
    • Targeted instruction improves both conceptual understanding and practical application of electronic database searching.
    • Educational interventions can significantly boost students' confidence and competence in academic research.