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TNOTA Member Research

As a member benefit, TNOTA provides opportunities for members to recruit participants for their research.  

Evidence based practice is vital to growing and sustaining our profession. Please support all OTs, OTAs, and students as they work on their research.

TNOTA members can fill out a research posting request form below to be posted in TNOTA’s monthly newsletters as well as the TNOTA website (this webpage under "Current Research Opportunities"). 

Non-members may post their research requests on the TNOTA facebook page. 

TNOTA Member Research Request Form

 

Current Research Opportunities: 

Study Name: Transitioning from clinician to educator: The impact on teaching effectiveness

Institution Name(s): University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Murray State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Coastal Carolina University, and University of South Dakota

Authors: Kelly Taylor, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, Hayey Davis, OTD, OTR/L, CSRS, CLIPP, Mackenzie Feldhacker, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, Christine McNichols, PhD, OTR/L, Pamela Lewis-Kipkulei, PhD, OTD, OTR/L

Expiration Date of the Study: June 15, 2025

Description of the Study: We are conducting a research study that explores the types, access to, and use of supports by early career faculty (0-10 years) in the transition from clinician to faculty. As a part of this study, you are asked to respond to an electronic survey that includes questions regarding the types of support you had access to, whether you used the support, and the perceived usefulness/helpfulness of the supports.

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Study Name: Dosing Considerations of Pediatric Occupational Therapists

Institution Name: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Authors: Anne Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, Jennifer Henderson, OTD, OTR/L, Lauren Woods, PhD, OTR/L

Expiration Date of the Study: The deadline for the study is October 14th, 2025

Description of the Study: This survey is part of a “research study” conducted by Dr. Anne Zachry (901-496-3950). If you have questions about this  research study, contact Dr. Zachry. The purpose of this study is to learn about what information that outpatient and private practice pediatric occupational therapists consider when making dosing decisions (number of minutes per session and the duration of therapy services) for their clients. The study involves answering a series of questions and that it should take about 15 minutes to answer the questions. There should be minimal risk involved in this research. Foreseeable risks could include cognitive fatigue from reviewing or answering questions. Possible benefits to you could include improved knowledge of occupational therapy practice, improved understanding of information considered when therapists make dosing recommendations.

The potential benefits to society will be a contribution to the body of knowledge related to pediatric occupational therapy dosing practices. Your participation is voluntary and refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled. You may discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled.

Your name will be removed from all responses and data. The results of your participation will be anonymous and will not be released in any individually identifiable form without your prior consent unless required by law. All data will be kept on a password protected computer within a locked office. You may contact Cameron Barclay, MSA, UTHSC IRB Director, at 901-448-4824, or visit the IRB website at http://www.uthsc.edu/research/compliance/irb/ if you have any questions about your rights as a research subject, or if you have questions, concerns, or complaints about the research.

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Study Name: Exploring the thoughts and perceptions of occupational therapists working with clients who have substance use disorder

Institution Name: East Tennessee State University

Authors: Kimberly Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT; Eliza Deel, OTS; Shelbey Pittman, OTS; Tyler Randolph, OTS; Katelyn Reece, OTS

Expiration Date of the Study: May 2025

Description of the Study: The purpose of this study is to explore occupational therapists’ perceptions of working with individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), identify common themes in their thoughts and feelings, and pinpoint gaps in occupational therapy and workplace education on SUDs. We would like to interview currently practicing occupational therapists in the South Central/Central Appalachia area who are physically present in the United States, with at least one year of experience in clinical OT practice, and who are currently in at least 50% clinical practice.

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