My name is Rebecca Reinhardt, and I am an occupational therapist who is working towards a Doctorate of Education in Educational Studies (Ed.D.). For my dissertation research, I am seeking volunteers to participate in a research study to learn about the work experiences of occupational therapists (OTs) who work across a variety of practice settings. Those who are currently working as an OT in the United States and who have been an OT for at least one year are invited to participate in this study. Participation in this study will include completing an online survey, where you will be asked about your work experiences as an OT. If you choose to do so, there will also be an opportunity to participate in a virtual focus group with other OTs.
There are no known risks anticipated by participating in this study. If you are interested in participating in this study, you can participate in the survey here: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management. This survey should take no longer than 10-15 minutes to complete. If you are interested in participating in a focus group, you can indicate this at the end of the survey. Please complete this survey no later than December 31, 2024.
If you know of any OTs who may be interested in participating in this survey, please feel free to forward this email or the survey link to them. My aim is that this research will contribute to our understanding of OT work experiences and wellbeing in the profession. I hope that you will consider participating!
This study has been approved by University of Northern Colorado’s Institutional Review Board, Protocol #2410063401. If you have any questions about participating in this study, please reach out to the Principal Investigator, Rebecca Reinhardt (rein6620@bears.unco.edu).
