Research Surveys and Capstone Projects

Evidence based practice is vital to growing and sustaining our profession. This page provides TOTA members an opportunity to gather participants for their research. By participating in research surveys, you are helping to support ongoing efforts to further our profession. 

Want to post a survey on the TOTA site?

• You must be a current TOTA member
• If you would like to have your survey shared on our website, please complete the submission form and include the following: 
  
• Audience (who is eligible to take the survey)
• Brief description of the survey
• Contact information
• Survey link
• Surveys will be removed after the close of the survey date. 
  
  

  SURVEY POST SUBMISSION FORM

2026 Research Surveys

Research subject:  Experiences with Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
Audience: Licensed occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants, or Individuals currently diagnosed with FND.
Brief Description: This study is focused on understanding the differences between the experiences of individuals with FND and the experiences and/or perceived knowledge of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Researcher:  Ximena Salas - OTD Student
Survey Link:  https://utep.questionpro.com/t/AdEXSZ8hGM
Survey Close Date: 07/10/2026

Research Subject: Pediatric Cancer
Audience:  Occupational therapists and/or Occupational therapy assistants
Brief Description:  OTs/OTAs share your experiences of practicing in the pediatric oncology setting
Researcher:  Nicholas Barreiro - OTD Student
Survey Link: https://utep.questionpro.com/t/AdGBMZ8lQz  
Survey Close Date: 07/31/2026

Capstone Surveys 

Texas Occupational Therapy Foundation (TOTF)

The primary purpose of TOTF is to promote scholarship and research in occupational therapy in Texas. 
Program Funding - The TOTF grants are supported by funds received from annual TOTF fundraising events. Awards will be limited to $5,000 and will be awarded each year at a TOTF event during the annual TOTA conference.

American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) Resources 
Keep up-to-date with OT research that supports practice:

• AOTF publishes a quarterly peer-reviewed journal, OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research based in the United States. We invite national and international submissions of empirical and review articles on factors of human participation and how such factors influence health and well-being.
  
• Rally your schools to participate in the AOTF St. Catherine Challenge benefiting Intervention Research Grants.
• Volunteer with AOTF to support evidence-based practice https://www.aotf.org/About-AOTF/Volunteer , we currently are in need of clinicians to review scholarship applications.