Research and Occupational Therapy

Hunter, Jane E. B.

doi:10.1177/000841747604300306

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“…Factors such as lack of motivation and low self-confidence reported by the participants in this study have frequently been identified as reasons why health professionals do not engage in research that is relevant to their clinical practice (Hunter, 1976;Cusick, 2000). For example, more than 10 years ago, Taylor and Mitchell (1990) identified no interest as an important factor that influenced involvement in research.…”

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confidence: 81%

“…Considering the complex nature of the healthcare system and the multiple influences affecting occupational therapists' daily practices, various reasons may help to explain their lack of involvement in clinically based research. There is a complex interplay of personal characteristics, professional 'culture' and system barriers that influence whether or not occupational therapists take up the challenge of rigorously examining their clinical interventions (Hathaway, 1974;Hunter, 1976;Taylor and Mitchell, 1990;Waine et al, 1997;Cusick et al, 1999;Dubouloz et al, 1999;Cusick and McCluskey, 2000;Cusick, 2001). A number of factors have been identified which may contribute to clinicians' low participation rates in outcomes research.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Clinical outcomes research from the occupational therapist's perspective

Bowman

Llewellyn

2002

Occupation Therapy Intl

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With increasing costs and scarcity of resources, occupational therapists need to embrace outcomes research to demonstrate the effectiveness of its clinical interventions. To explore clinicians' perspectives on clinical outcomes research a qualitative study was undertaken involving three in-depth group interviews with 15 occupational therapists from the South Western Sydney Area Health Service. Five broad themes permeated participants' perception: (a) defining the process, (b) factors that impact on participation in clinical outcomes research, (c) organizational influences, (d) the value of clinical outcomes research, and (e) potential partnerships with academics. Three conceptual categories are identified: knowledge and understanding about clinical outcomes research, clinicians' experience conducting or participating in clinical outcomes research and the relevance of clinical outcomes research to occupational therapy clinical practice. Similarity to findings in the international literature on occupational therapists' engagement in clinical research suggests that the findings from this small sample of Australian therapists are robust. The implications of the findings for continuing professional education programmes and clinical supervision are presented.

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confidence: 99%

Clinical outcomes research from the occupational therapist's perspective

Bowman

Llewellyn

2002

Occupation Therapy Intl

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“…A limited number of studies have explored occupational therapy clinician research views or activity ( Hathaway, 1974; Hunter, 1976; Fisher et al , 1989 ; Taylor & Mitchell, 1990; Colborn, 1993; Cusick & Rotem, 1994; Cusick, 1995; Waine et al , 1997 ; Cusick et al , 1999 ). As a result of these studies, there is now sufficient evidence to say that only a minority of occupational therapy clinicians do research.…”

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confidence: 99%

Practitioner‐researchers in occupational therapy

Cusick

2000

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Few occupational therapy clinicians are research productive even though their involvement in research is encouraged. The role of ‘research‐practitioner’ is put forward as a means by which practitioners can be research productive. There is, however, an absence of studies exploring experience of the minority of practitioners who do produce research. This study used a qualitative approach to do this in occupational therapy. Purposive sampling was conducted of all research productive clinicians in acute‐care hospitals in one Australian city. Of the 20 possible researchers, 15 participated in in‐depth interviews which explored their experience of research. Results were analysed using the constant comparative method and six conceptual categories were developed to describe their experience. The key findings were that clinicians who did research perceived themselves to be different from other clinicians in terms of attributes; and they described special ways of getting research done, and ways of reflecting on outcomes of their research involvement. The study provides an empirical foundation to further consider the practitioner‐researcher role in practice professions such as occupational therapy.

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“…Few studies have explored research involvement by occupational therapy clinicians (Colbom, 1993;Fisher, Kielhofner & Davis, 1989;Hathaway, 1974;Hunter, 1976;Taylor & Mitchell, 1990). These studies have all used definitions and indicators of research derived from the literature.…”

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Definitions of research by occupational therapy clinicians: An exploratory study

Cusick

Rotem

1994

Aus Occup Therapy J

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The primary aim of this exploratory study was to explore how occupational therapy clinicians define ‘research’ in conceptual and operational terms. The secondary aim of this study was to identify observable and measurable indicators of research which could be used in structured instruments for further study of clinician research involvement. An opportunistic sample of 26 clinicians participated. A self report, open‐ended question survey was used to explore clinician perspectives. Content analysis of data revealed a wide range of categories describing and explaining definitions of research, the way in which these definitions were formulated, and other factors associated with the term research such as the role of researcher, issues personally affecting clinicians and aspects of the environment. Recommendations for further research are made.

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Research and Occupational Therapy

Cited by 8 publications

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Clinical outcomes research from the occupational therapist's perspective

Clinical outcomes research from the occupational therapist's perspective

Practitioner‐researchers in occupational therapy

Definitions of research by occupational therapy clinicians: An exploratory study

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