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9 December 2025

Research Survey: Assessing video-based learning for better relational care practice

The purpose of this study is to evaluate healthcare professionals' and educators’ perceptions of a co-designed, evidence-based video on developing professional, therapeutic relationships with patients.

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25 November 2025

Research Survey: Roles of frailty dashboards in acute care

The research study aims to investigate how clinicians, allied health professionals and managers working in the hospitals perceive the use of an electronic frailty index for the medical care of their frail older patients.

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1 October 2025

Access and utilisation of key allied health services by older adults in rural coastal NSW

To investigate the perspectives of key allied health professions regarding older adults' accessibility and utilisation of their health services in rural coastal areas of NSW against the dimensions of accessibility.

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30 September 2025

Rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD

This study aims to consult with consumers, carers and clinicians to identify which domains of daily living functioning are a priority in rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD.

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30 September 2025

Advancing the use of telehealth technology for older people

Advancing the use of telehealth technology by occupational therapists to provide home safety risk assessments for community dwelling older people.

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25 September 2025

Occupational therapist perspectives on their role in supporting people with eating disorders

The purpose of this research project is to better understand the occupational therapy role with people with eating disorders.

Mental Health Professionals Perspectives on the Involvement of Police

25 August 2025

A grounded theory study: Mental health professionals’ perspectives on the involvement of police for people experiencing mental health issues

The research seeks to understand the experiences and decision-making related to mental health professionals’ involvement of police in adult community-based mental health settings.

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23 July 2025

Step into a CPD experience designed to move you forward

Occupational Therapy Australia is proud to present CPD Empower – a national CPD event series designed to advance your practice and supercharge your professional growth.

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