Hello OT Community!

I'm an Entry-Level OTD student who is incredibly passionate about hospice and end-of-life care, and I'm looking to connect with an occupational therapist who shares that passion.

Beginning in February 2027, I'll complete my 14-week doctoral capstone at a residential board-and-care home serving individuals receiving hospice care. My capstone focuses on exploring and promoting the role of occupational therapy in hospice through the development of educational resources and interventions.

I'm hoping to find a mentor with experience in hospice who will be willing to connect with me occasionally throughout the capstone to discuss interventions and resources, or to share experiences working in this unique practice setting.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, I'd love to connect!

Best,

My research group has published a survey to learn about the experience of those working in hospice and palliative care, and about their enablers and barriers related to participating in meaningful activities. Our intended audience is nurses, personal aides, social workers, chaplains, and others. Would you consider sharing this flyer in your networks as appropriate? Our survey is expected to close on July 19th. The template message and flyer are below.

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Dear colleagues, We are seeking your input as a valuable addition to a research project about the experience of working in hospice care.  

We are students from Missouri State University’s Occupational Therapy program, and we are excited for your contribution to our research. 

Your survey responses will be completely anonymous and strictly confidential. You will not be contacted about your responses to the survey, nor will information be shared to a third party. Please use the QR code in the flyer attached or use the link below. Please add your…

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