ArticleThe British journal of occupational therapy2017
Enablers and challenges to occupational therapists' research engagement: A qualitative study.
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- Barriers and Enablers of Primary Healthcare Professionals in Health Research Engagement: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.Nursing & health sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Improving Research Engagement in Occupational Therapy: Results of an International Consultation.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOT · 2026Article
- Differences in personality and character traits of occupational therapy researchers and non-researchers: A cross-sectional study.Australian occupational therapy journal · 2025Article
- Exploring the contribution of case study research to the evidence base for occupational therapy: a scoping review.Systematic reviews · 2023Article
- Patient and public involvement in research published in theThe British journal of occupational therapy · 2023Review
- A qualitative investigation of influences on occupational therapists' research involvement in Ireland.The British journal of occupational therapy · 2023Article
- Involvement of professionals in research: knowledge integration, development of practice, and challenges: a group concept mapping study.Health research policy and systems · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionTo develop occupational therapy's evidence base and improve its clinical outcomes, occupational therapists must increase their research involvement. Barriers to research consumption and leadership are well documented, but those relating to delivering research interventions, less so. Yet, interventions need to be researched within practice to demonstrate their clinical effectiveness. This study aims to improve understanding of challenges and enablers experienced by occupational therapists who deliver interventions within research programmes.
methodTwenty-eight occupational therapists who participated in the Valuing Active Life in Dementia (VALID) research programme reported their experiences in five focus groups. Data were analysed thematically to identify key and subthemes.
resultsOccupational therapists reported that overwhelming paperwork, use of videos, recruitment and introducing a new intervention challenged their research involvement, whereas support, protected time and a positive attitude enabled it. The impact of these challenges and enablers varied between therapists and organisations.
conclusionChallenges and enablers to research involvement can be identified but must be addressed within individual and organisational contexts. Multifaceted collective action to minimise challenges and maximise enablers can facilitate clinicians' involvement in research. Using this approach should enable occupational therapists to increase their research involvement, thus demonstrating the clinical effectiveness of their interventions.
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