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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.
None of the included survey links or information are affiliated with TOTA. Please note this disclaimer before clicking on any links within the article.
2024 - 2025 Research Surveys
Contact Name: Ricardo Altahif
Organization or Academic Program: Baylor University
Audience: Male occupational therapy students, and male new graduates (less than three years experience)
Research Subject: Experiences and Perceptions of Male OT Students and Early Career OT Practitioners in the US and UK
Introduction/Description: Are you a male OT student or new grad in the USA? We are looking for male student and early career OT’s to take part in a research survey related perceptions and experiences of male OTs. Click the following link to take part in the research!
Survey Link For current OT Students
Survey Link for early career OTs (less than three years experience
Survey Close Date: 04/30/2025
For questions email: Susan_B_Blair@baylor.edu
Capstone Surveys
Contact: Leeann Dockall
Organization or Academic Program: Texas Woman's University
Audience: OT/OTA students, Academic Fieldwork Coordinators, and professionals in the pediatric field
Research Subject: Assessing the current needs and barriers in pediatric fieldwork placements
Introduction/Description: Calling all OT/OTA students, Academic Fieldwork Coordinators, and Professionals in the pediatric field to complete a brief survey! This survey is part of a Doctoral Capstone project and the purpose is to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and barriers encountered by OT/OTA students, fieldwork coordinators, and pediatric professionals when placing students in the pediatric setting. The valuable insights collected will be instrumental in shaping the development of a fieldwork mentorship program aimed at addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by each stakeholder group.
OT or OTA student Survey Link
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Survey Link
Professional in the pediatric field (practitioner, manager/supervisor, director, owner, CEO, etc.
Survey Close Date: 3/31/2025
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.
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