Involvement in Research and Development Projects Among Community-working Occupational Therapists in Norway

Occup Ther Health Care. 2019 Jan;33(1):22-36. doi: 10.1080/07380577.2018.1526434. Epub 2018 Dec 31.

Abstract

A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted (n = 561). Almost half of the participants took part in research and development projects. Being involved in research and development was associated with lower age, having further education, and higher levels of work experience. The current and prioritized research topics were reablement and assistive technology. The study implies that community-working occupational therapists are largely involved in research and development, or eager to become involved.

Keywords: Assistive technology; community based; project involvement; reablement; research and development.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Educational Status
  • Employment
  • Female
  • Health Services Research*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Norway
  • Occupational Therapists*
  • Occupational Therapy*
  • Research*
  • Residence Characteristics
  • Self-Help Devices
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Technology