Community-Working Occupational Therapists' Involvement in Research and Development Projects in Norway.
Occup Ther Health Care
; : 1-18, 2024 Jul 02.
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| ID: mdl-38957005
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to explore community-working occupational therapists' involvement in research and development projects. A cross-sectional survey of occupational therapists working in community-based services in Norway (n = 617) was conducted. In all, 117 of the 617 participants responded that they were involved in research and development projects. Greater likelihood of participation in research and development work were found for occupational therapists who had completed further education. Current and prioritized research topics were professional development and the development of interprofessional and professional service designs for occupational therapy. Service and quality development, rehabilitation and technology were areas where more knowledge was considered needed. To increase the growth and success of occupational therapy research and development, it is important that more occupational therapists in the municipality continue to complete further education. High-quality occupational therapy practice should be based on research and development projects in the municipalities.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Occup Ther Health Care
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Noruega
Country of publication:
Reino Unido