Background. Partnerships in occupational therapy between practitioners and researchers
are important to advance knowledge relevant to clinical practice and support evidence …

Collaborative research has been heralded as one means to increase research productivity
within the field of occupational therapy. Drawing on the literature and an example of …

Occupational therapy is in a state of transition. Research is one key ingredient to facilitate
change and is essential for the professional survival of occupational therapy. Research is …

There is no shortage of publications urging health professionals to engage in collaborative
research. As early as 1954, Goodrich encouraged occupational therapists to collaborate …

Faculty-practitioner partnerships that address mutually established, practice-relevant
priorities have great potential to bridge academy and practice. Each partner has a different …

Background/aim In this era of evidence‐based practice, Australian occupational therapists
largely accept scientific perspectives of the quality of evidence and 'what makes a strong …

Aim: This qualitative study explored the effects of clinician participation in a randomised
clinical trial on subsequent practice. Method: Eight occupational therapists responded to …

Introduction Research has demonstrated that occupational therapists generally have a
positive attitude regarding the use of evidence in their daily practice and decision-making. In …

Background/aim Evidence‐based practice and research are beginning and endpoints on a
research continuum. Progression along the continuum builds research capacity …

Background. To meet the needs of adults with chronic diseases, Canadian health care is
moving toward more interdisciplinary, collaborative practice. There is limited high-quality …