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Increasing occupational therapy research: is it time to try something new?

L Timmerman1, C Schmidt, S L Heater

  • 1Occupational Therapy, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Occupational therapy research needs more clinician involvement to prove treatment effectiveness. This study offers national-level recommendations addressing funding, education, and time barriers for practitioners.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Health services research
  • Evidence-based practice

Background:

  • A significant gap exists in occupational therapy research, hindering evidence-based practice.
  • Previous attempts to increase research have not engaged a broad range of clinicians.
  • The efficacy of occupational therapy interventions requires substantiation through outcome studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose actionable, national-level recommendations to increase clinician participation in occupational therapy research.
  • To address barriers preventing practitioners from conducting research.
  • To enhance the accessibility of research for a larger percentage of occupational therapy professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on occupational therapy research barriers.

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  • Development of proactive recommendations targeting systemic issues.
  • Focus on practical solutions related to financial, educational, and time constraints.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key barriers including lack of funding, insufficient research education, and time limitations.
    • Proposed specific, implementable strategies for national-level adoption.
    • Recommendations designed to empower hesitant practitioners to engage in research.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing financial, educational, and time barriers is crucial for increasing occupational therapy research.
    • Involving clinicians directly in outcome studies is essential for validating treatment efficacy.
    • The proposed recommendations offer a pathway to enhance research capacity within the occupational therapy profession.