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Ot Sexual Wellbeing

7 April 2025

Supporting the sexual wellbeing of people with mental health conditions

This study aims to explore the perspectives of occupational therapists worldwide on their role in supporting the sexual wellbeing of people with MH conditions.

Ota 622

11 March 2025

Australian OTs use assessments & tools to improve BPD performance

To explore what assessments, tools and interventions occupational therapists in Australia are currently utilising to improve the occupational performance of people with BPD and the perceived limitations in current practice.

Ota 567 Edit

25 February 2025

Evidence-Based Care for Cognitive & Psychosocial Impacts of TBI

This survey examines practices, gaps, and barriers in cognitive and psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with moderate-to-severe TBI.

Austin Hospital Mar2023 0017

17 February 2025

Maximizing Occupational Therapy in Residential Aged Care: Barriers & Enablers

This project aims to understand barriers and enablers to maximising occupational therapy's contribution in residential aged care facilities (RACFs).

Brain Storm Working Together

17 February 2025

Neurodivergent Allied Health Professional: Barriers and Facilitators

The study aims to explore the experiences, needs, and contributions of neurodivergent professionals in the allied health field. ...

Ota 214

13 February 2025

Exploring perceptions of the allied health role in palliative and end of life care

This study aims to explore how allied health professionals work with older adults receiving palliative care and at end of life, in Australia; what unique input the various disciplines can offer, and what learning or professional development informs clinical practice.

Pexels Natri 792199

23 January 2025

WFOT International Research Engagement of Occupational Therapists

To determine the level of research engagement across occupational therapists who are members of their local OT associations internationally that are associated with WFOT.

Ota 214

6 January 2025

Culturally Safe & Responsive OT for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Australia-wide survey on OT’s perception of their capability to practice in a culturally responsive way with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

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