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!
A surveyof the perspectives of occupational therapists (OTs) and Student OTs in Canada on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - past, present, and future
This anonymous survey study explores how OTs and student OTs in Canada view MAiD in 2026 after 10 years of legal assisted dying. Responses to the survey will be compared to those gathered in a similar survey 10 years ago. The study is being conducted by MSc OT students and is approved by the University of Toronto Research and Ethics Board (REB). The principal investigator is Kevin Reel. Kevin can be contacted at: kevin.reel@utoronto.ca.
Target audience for participation: Occupational therapists and student occupational therapists.
Complete the survey by April 30
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
The aim of this study is to understand how stroke care from hospital-to-home can be improved for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP).
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.
Participate: If interested, please contact miranda.wu@mail.utoronto.ca or (519)-571-5254 and participate by August 2026.