RESEARCH

NJOTA supports research but does not endorse any of these projects.  They are listed here for information purposes only. 

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Survey Project:

Therapists choosing to work in the specialty area of pediatrics are on the rise in our profession. As more therapists choose to work in pediatric settings it is imperative to provide them with an understanding of the multi-faceted models in which they will be working. Since pediatrics includes various practice settings, examining the ways in which the practice setting influences therapists is important to understand. As part of my doctoral dissertation work at New York University, my study specifically seeks to explore the impact of practice setting on professional and organizational commitment of pediatric occupational therapists.
 
Below please find a link to my survey which is designed to explore professional and organizational commitment of occupational therapists who work in pediatric settings. For those of you who have already received this survey via direct email or forwarded to you from another therapist, thank you for your time. Your input is greatly appreciated. If you have not yet received or responded I would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to fill out the survey. Please note that you must have at least one year of experience in pediatrics to be eligible for the study. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
 
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=i3wHrTbi_2bLzHqtkglpYn3g_3d_3d
 
If you would prefer to receive this survey through the mail please respond to this email with your address and I will send it to you along with a stamped, return envelope.
 
Please know that your responses will be anonymous; there will be no way for me to know who responded to my survey. Feel free to skip any questions that you do not want to answer.
 
If you know of other therapists who work in pediatric settings, and who would be interested in participating in this study, please forward the survey to them as well.
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Francine Seruya (914) 827-9064 or by email at fms2002@nyu.edu or my research advisor Dr. Jim Hinojosa at (212) 998-5845 or by email at jh9@nyu.edu.
 
If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the University Committee on Activities Involving Human Subjects, New York University at Activities Involving Human Subjects, New York University, (212) 998 4808.

(posted 04/02/2008)

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Research Project:

Occupational Therapists Needed for Special Project in Mercer County, New Jersey

The Mercer County Office on Aging is seeking experienced New Jersey licensed occupational therapists to work on a part-time or contractual basis in an exciting project to deliver interventions to caregivers of persons with dementia. Caseloads and schedules are flexible. 

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Aging and Community Services (DACS) in partnership with Thomas Jefferson University’s Center for Applied Research on Aging and Health and the Mercer County Office on Aging, has received a federal grant to translate a science-based occupational therapy home intervention for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD) and their caregivers living in the community. 

The Alzheimer’s Disease Demonstration Grant to States (ADDGS) was awarded by the federal Administration on Aging (AoA) and the project will be based in Mercer County, New Jersey. 

Occupational therapists will be trained and certified to provide a proven, home-based intervention protocol to 75 caregivers of persons with ADRD. The OT training, certification program and supervision sessions will be conducted through on-line training modules, telephone conferences, and on-site contacts.  The intervention training will enable therapists to accrue Professional Development Units (PDU) as required by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Mandatory: 

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

• New Jersey Licensure & professional liability insurance
• Candidates must have internet access, telephone and fax machine
• Transportation/auto insurance

 Preferred: 

• Minimum of 2 years OT experience or expertise in gerontology
• Experience in home-based occupational therapy
• Evidence of commitment to family-centered care and evidence-based practice
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Interest in participating in a nationally recognized translational demonstration project to deliver a proven occupational therapy intervention through the aging network of services.

 For additional information please contact: 

                                                               Tracey Vause-Earland, MS, OTR/L

                                                               ADDGS Clinical Coordinator

                                                               Center for Applied Research on Aging and             Health                                                              

          Thomas Jefferson University

                                                               215-503-4831

(posted 04/02/2008)