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Occupational Therapy Research Projects

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Factors Contributing To The Use Of Evidence-Based Resources For Occupational Therapists Working In Post-Acute Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Alissa M. Cannoy, Mot, Otr/L, Cbis, Aib-Vr/Con May 2021

Factors Contributing To The Use Of Evidence-Based Resources For Occupational Therapists Working In Post-Acute Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Alissa M. Cannoy, Mot, Otr/L, Cbis, Aib-Vr/Con

Occupational Therapy Research Projects

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Background: The use of theory and evidence-based practice resources guides the occupational therapy process and identifies factors that have the most impact on rehabilitation outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this descriptive survey study was to identify types of evidence-based resources, outcomes measures, and theoretical guidance that occupational therapists used in the evaluation and treatment of adults with a traumatic brain injury in a post-acute rehabilitation setting. The study also aimed to identify barriers to accessing and using evidence-based practice resources. Methods: Thirty-four occupational therapists completed an online survey questionnaire to identify qualitative and descriptive statistics that were related to …