I have repeatedly told my facility that I would be interested in doing research and have some experience in another work environment. The other work place, however, was a university-based hospital. At the community hospital where I am currently employed, we are just struggling to keep OT a viable service. The priority has always been patient care and productivity. Research is not encouraged nor any other non-billable activity. It's too bad, that unless one is connected with a university, there are no real opportunities for participating in actual research.
That is not to say, though that we cannot help in research efforts, i.e., when requests come for participating in a survey via the internet or mail, we should always make the effort. It usually takes less than 15 minutes and does (albeit not directly performing the research) contribute to research efforts. Judy -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
