TNOTA Member ResearchAs a member benefit, TNOTA provides opportunities for members to recruit participants for their research. Evidence based practice is vital to growing and sustaining our profession. Please support all OTs, OTAs, and students as they work on their research. TNOTA members can fill out a research posting request form below to be posted in TNOTA’s monthly newsletters as well as the TNOTA website (this webpage under "Current Research Opportunities"). Non-members may post their research requests on the TNOTA facebook page. TNOTA Member Research Request Form
Current Research Opportunities:
Study Name: Current Practices in Outpatient Adult OT for Individuals with Neurological Conditions Institution Name: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Authors: Katelyn Henderson, OTS and Dr. Erin Melhorn OTD, OTR/L Expiration Date of the Study: February 17, 2025 Description of the Study: This survey will gather information about current occupational therapy practitioners resources and practices to inform creation of tools for the outpatient adult neurological population. These tools will promote functional activity engagement in clinics based on the principles of neuroplasticity. Take the Survey
Study Name: Perception of entry-level OT practitioners’ use and preparation of anatomy content in various clinical practice settings Institution Name: Lincoln Memorial University Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Authors: Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt, PhD, OTR/L, Dr. Allison Martin, PhD, Makala Daniel, OT-S Caitlin Hrabec, OT-S, Karli Pourciau, OT-S, Rebekah Williams, OT-S Expiration Date of the Study: The deadline for the study is March 14, 2025 Description of the Study: The value of anatomy education for medical professionals is well documented. Standards governing Occupational Therapy program curriculum promote variability in the delivery of foundational anatomy education. This can impact the use of anatomical knowledge in clinical practice. Few studies have provided insight to specific anatomy content that is necessary to support entry-level practice. The development of this survey aims to collect perspectives from current regional entry-level practitioners on the questions that remain to be answered to best support the inclusion of relevant anatomy education that provides adequate preparation for practice. Participants will be asked to participate in the survey and review and provide feedback on the survey design. Take the SurveyStudy Name: Attitudes, Behaviors & Barriers to Aquatic Therapy in OT Practice Institution Name: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Authors: Taylor Kozell, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, CNS-AP, PAq Expiration Date of the Study: The deadline for the study is May 1st, 2025 Description of the Study: Attention OTs and OTAs!I’m conducting a research study titled "Attitudes, Behaviors & Barriers to Aquatic Therapy in OT Practice" and need your input! This quick survey explores: Attitudes toward aquatic therapy; Current practices using it; Barriers limiting its use; Ideas to expand its adoption in OT. You do not need to have any experience with aquatic therapy in order to participate. Take the SurveyStudy Name: Dosing Considerations of Pediatric Occupational Therapists Institution Name: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Authors: Anne Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, Jennifer Henderson, OTD, OTR/L, Lauren Woods, PhD, OTR/L Expiration Date of the Study: The deadline for the study is October 14th, 2025 Description of the Study: This survey is part of a “research study” conducted by Dr. Anne Zachry (901-496-3950). If you have questions about this research study, contact Dr. Zachry. The purpose of this study is to learn about what information that outpatient and private practice pediatric occupational therapists consider when making dosing decisions (number of minutes per session and the duration of therapy services) for their clients. The study involves answering a series of questions and that it should take about 15 minutes to answer the questions. There should be minimal risk involved in this research. Foreseeable risks could include cognitive fatigue from reviewing or answering questions. Possible benefits to you could include improved knowledge of occupational therapy practice, improved understanding of information considered when therapists make dosing recommendations. The potential benefits to society will be a contribution to the body of knowledge related to pediatric occupational therapy dosing practices. Your participation is voluntary and refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled. You may discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled. Your name will be removed from all responses and data. The results of your participation will be anonymous and will not be released in any individually identifiable form without your prior consent unless required by law. All data will be kept on a password protected computer within a locked office. You may contact Cameron Barclay, MSA, UTHSC IRB Director, at 901-448-4824, or visit the IRB website at http://www.uthsc.edu/research/compliance/irb/ if you have any questions about your rights as a research subject, or if you have questions, concerns, or complaints about the research. Take the SurveyStudy Name: Exploring the thoughts and perceptions of occupational therapists working with clients who have substance use disorder Institution Name: East Tennessee State University Authors: Kimberly Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT; Eliza Deel, OTS; Shelbey Pittman, OTS; Tyler Randolph, OTS; Katelyn Reece, OTS Expiration Date of the Study: May 2025 Description of the Study: The purpose of this study is to explore occupational therapists’ perceptions of working with individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), identify common themes in their thoughts and feelings, and pinpoint gaps in occupational therapy and workplace education on SUDs. We would like to interview currently practicing occupational therapists in the South Central/Central Appalachia area who are physically present in the United States, with at least one year of experience in clinical OT practice, and who are currently in at least 50% clinical practice. Take the Survey |
