Research + Evidence

How many of you have read a journal article that implemented research and when you go to apply it in a clinic, school, home, hospital, or wherever you practice, realize that the assessment tool isn't available yet or you don't have enough details to really do what the research supported? I have been wondering about how to become more involved in research, but am not directly associated with Universities or Foundations that are asking for OT's to join their research teams! How do you suggest learning of projects that would welcome someone to their research team and help that individual learn to collect data or trial some treatment strategies or new assessment tool requiring field testing with real patients? Are there websites that actual list such needs, almost like a "classified advertisement for research wannabes?"

Looking forward to hearing of what others know and potentially collaborate on research development to support occupational therapy practice internationally!

Mary