Developing international research priorities for occupational therapy

Mackenzie, Lynette; Jaramillo, Liliana Álvarez; Ledgerd, Ritchard

doi:10.1177/0308022618803869

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“…National research priorities can advance practice in Canada and ensure the limited funds available for OT research are maximized. Mackenzie et al (2019) highlighted the research priorities identified by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (e.g., healthy aging; OT and chronic conditions; technology and OT), many of which overlapped with the research topics survey respondents identified. Ongoing identification of the research gaps related to these priorities can promote the strategic development of OT research evidence.…”

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Profiling the Research Activities of Canadian Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science Faculty Members

Jarus¹,

Leclair²,

Ghahari³

et al. 2023

Can J Occup Ther

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Background. There is a lack of knowledge on the scope and nature of the research by faculty members in occupational science (OS) and/or occupational therapy (OT) programs in Canada. Purpose. To describe the research activities of faculty members in these programs and directions. Method. A cross-sectional survey was distributed to 173 faculty members across all 14 Canadian OT that addressed: 1) research topics and methods, 2) populations, and 3) funding. Findings. Based on respondents ( N = 121), research is focused on a range of topics and populations with most conducting qualitative research. Many conduct research examining the effectiveness of interventions, with few respondents focused on OS research. Federal and provincial grants agencies were the largest source of funding. Implications. Research topics studied were not always proportional to practice although emerging areas were being investigated that can expand the evidence base and scope of practice. Despite limited occupation-specific funding options, respondents were accessing funding from varied sources. Collaborations among faculty members, clinicians, and individuals with lived experience can create priorities for future OS and/or OT research in Canada.

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Profiling the Research Activities of Canadian Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science Faculty Members

Jarus¹,

Leclair²,

Ghahari³

et al. 2023

Can J Occup Ther

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“…The Top 10 are compatible with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists' (WFOT's) eight research priorities for occupational therapy internationally (Mackenzie et al, 2018). The WFOT priorities are broader and more generalised in scope, but there are clear links.…”

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Identifying research priorities for occupational therapy in the UK: A James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership

Watson

Cowan²,

Spring

et al. 2021

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Introduction As the scope and nature of practice evolves in an ever-changing health and social care landscape, it is imperative the profession continues to expand the evidence base underpinning interventions. The Royal College of Occupational Therapists partnered with the James Lind Alliance to bring together people with lived experience, occupational therapists and other people working in the health and care sector to identify contemporary research priorities for the profession in the United Kingdom. Method The JLA’s well-established methodology was adopted. An opening consultation survey gathered unanswered questions. Analysis of responses and evidence checking preceded an initial prioritisation survey. The final prioritisation workshop drew on nominal group technique. Findings 927 respondents submitted 2193 questions. Those within the project’s scope were captured in 66 overarching summary questions using thematic analysis. These were initially ranked by 1140 respondents. 18 questions comprising the 10 most highly ranked by people with lived experience and by those with professional experience were considered by 19 participants in the final workshop. Together, they reached consensus on the Top 10 priorities. Conclusion These research priorities provide a contemporary framework influencing and guiding future research, ensuring it addresses the issues of greatest importance to people accessing and delivering services.

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“…Occupational therapy enables individuals to improve participation in their activities of everyday life; participation in everyday life is an international research priority for occupational therapy specifically (Mackenzie et al, 2018) and as an outcome for early intervention in psychosis research generally (Renwick et al, 2018). Participation has international importance; activity and participation are core components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) (WHO, 2001).…”

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Occupational therapy and psychosis: POINTER feasibility study for a pragmatic clinical trial

Inman

Bannigan

Akhurst

2021

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Introduction The dearth of clinical trials of individualised occupational therapy with people with a diagnosis of psychosis limits the evidence base globally for occupational therapy practice. This study evaluated the feasibility of conducting a pragmatic clinical trial. Method Mixed methods design using a pragmatic perspective; two-centre, one-group pretest-posttest study, at six months. POINTER Occupational Intervention Specification captured routine individualised occupational therapy. Process evaluation included recruitment, retention, intervention delivery, fidelity, adherence and outcome measurement. The primary outcome was participation in activities of everyday life, measured by Time Use Survey, Participation Scale and Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation-Participation. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure measured self-reported experience of and satisfaction with occupational performance. The Short Form-36v2 Health Survey measured health-related quality of life, a secondary outcome. Participants’ experiences were explored using a questionnaire. Intervention providers’ perspectives were investigated via the POINTER occupational intervention log and focus groups. Results Recruitment was (20/36) and drop-out 20% (4/20). Fidelity was 77%, and adherence was good; POINTER had validity and utility. Outcome measurement was acceptable to participants, indicating increased participation in activities of everyday life. Conclusion A larger clinical trial is merited; recruitment processes need further exploration, and outcome measurement needs refining.

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Developing international research priorities for occupational therapy

Cited by 3 publications

References 5 publications

Profiling the Research Activities of Canadian Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science Faculty Members

Profiling the Research Activities of Canadian Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science Faculty Members

Identifying research priorities for occupational therapy in the UK: A James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership

Occupational therapy and psychosis: POINTER feasibility study for a pragmatic clinical trial

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