Research + Evidence

Attn: Occupational therapists (OTR) who have been practicing for less than 3 years.

Exploring the Transition from Occupational Therapy Student to Practicing Therapist.

Hello! My name is Lauren Picard, and I am an OTD student at Texas Woman's University. As part of my capstone project, I am conducting a study to learn more about the lived experience of the transition from occupational therapy student to practicing occupational therapist.

The purpose of this study is to:

• Identify barriers and facilitators in the transition process from occupational therapy students to a professional role. 

• Gain better understanding of the transitional experience in newly graduated occupational therapists from academic settings to professional practice.

Participation is limited to:

• Those 18 years of age, or older.

• Those with 3 years of occupational therapy practice, or less.

• Those who reside and work in the United States.

• Those who have recieved a graduate level degree in occupational therapy.

Participation involves completing an anonymous 10-15 minute survey conducted via Qualtrics.

Participants who may be interested in further discussing their experiences have the option to submit their email address to be contacted about an additonal follow-up interview. 

Survey Link: https://twu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XowgtYxV0qq7AO

Please contact me at lpicard@twu.edu, or my faculty advisor, Dr. Pei-Fen Chang at pchang@twu.edu with any questions, or for additional information.

Thank you for your time and consideration.