
Published: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Study's full title: Prioritising domains of daily living functioning in rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD
University affiliation: The University of South Australia, Australia
Ethics approval: 2025/HRE00255 – CALHN Research Services
Researcher: Dillon Tepper (PhD Candidate – Occupational Therapist)
Supervisor: Dr Carolyn Murray (Occupational Therapist)
Purpose of the study: This study aims to consult with consumers, carers and clinicians to identify which domains of daily living functioning are a priority in rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD. This focus group will contain occupational therapists only.
Participation criteria: Consent to participate in the study. AHPRA registered occupational therapist. Worked with at least one person diagnosed with BPD in Australia in the last 12 months.
What’s involved: Participation in an online focus group with other occupational therapists only via Zoom. The focus group will take up to 90 minutes.
Survey link: If you are interested in participating, please sign and return the Consent Form. Participation is voluntary.
Contact details:
- Dillon Tepper (dillon.tepper@mymail.unisa.edu.au)
- Dr Carolyn Murray (+618 8302 2485; carolyn.murray@unisa.edu.au)
End date of survey: 4 Dec 25
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