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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.

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.

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.

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).

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. ...

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.

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.

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.
