Surveys/Research
To promote opportunities in research activities and online surveys relating to occupational therapy, OSOT offers space in the weekly member update email to all OSOT members which includes project descriptions and links to online surveys. In addition, the information will be posted on the OSOT website and one social media post.
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The following posts have been purchased by the researchers to access OSOT membership. While posting does not imply OSOT partnership or sponsorship, we encourage members to participate!
Evaluating a Model of Transitional and Lifelong Care for Adults with Childhood-Onset Disabilities
Researchers looking for adults with childhood-onset disabilities, such as, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, developmental delay, etc., and/or their caregivers to complete a few surveys to understand more about the healthcare experience for adults with childhood-onset disabilities and how we can make it better.
Target audiences for participation: 1) Adults with childhood-onset disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, etc., 2) Caregivers to adults with childhood-onset disabilities.
Participate: If interested, please contact lbrunto3@uwo.ca or dhowell7@uwo.ca and participate by the end of May 2026.
Investigating experiences of hospital-to-home transitions after stroke for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP)
This qualitative descriptive study aims to investigate the experiences of hospital-to-home transitions after stroke, for individuals with low English proficiency. Objectives of the study include: 1) Understanding occupational therapists’ experiences supporting hospital-to-home transitions for individuals with stroke and LEP, including service delivery challenges, communication barriers, cultural considerations, and effectiveness of current approaches, and 2) Understanding the perspectives of individuals with stroke and LEP, on the role of OTs during hospital-to-home transitions, identifying barriers and facilitators to culturally appropriate transitional stroke care and recommendations for improvement.
This research is particularly crucial due to Canada's growing cultural and linguistic diversity and the increasing number of individuals living with the lasting effects of stroke.
Target audiences for participation: 1) Occupational therapists with experience supporting hospital-to-home transitions for individuals with stroke and LEP, in Canada; 2) Adults (18+) with stroke and LEP as self-reported or as identified by a clinician, and have received occupational therapy during their transition from hospital-to-home; 3) Caregivers who care for someone with stroke and LEP.
If you or anyone you know is interested in participating in this research study, please email miranda.wu@mail.utoronto.ca or call (519)-571-5254.
Researchers will follow up with you to confirm eligibility and next steps. Participation in the study is voluntary, and you have the option to leave the study at any time. As a token of appreciation, you will receive a $30 gift card after the interview.
Thank you very much for your time and interest in this study!
Deadline to participate: August 2026