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30 August 2026

Research Survey: Occupational Therapists' experiences assessing digital wellbeing

To understand occupational therapists’ experiences assessing children’s digital wellbeing.

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24 August 2026

Research Survey: Home and community visiting safe practices

The survey aims to explore Occupational Therapists’ experiences of personal safety during home and community visits, including the types of safety concerns experienced and their impact on practice.

Virtual Reality for Hospital to Home Transitions After Brain Injury

19 August 2026

Research Study: Virtual reality for hospital-to-home transitions after brain injury

Australian OTs’ views on virtual reality for home transition.

Research Survey Ot Perspectives on Sleep in Workplace Rehabilitation

20 July 2026

Research Survey: OT perspectives on sleep in workplace rehabilitation

This study aims to investigate how occupational therapists assess and address sleep within the workplace rehabilitation setting.

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13 July 2026

Research Survey: Allied health perspectives on digital health in South Australia

This research project explores the perspectives of allied health professionals on digital health services in South Australia or previously worked in South Australia.

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1 July 2026

Research Study: Immersive VR shopping tool for IADL training

This study aims to evaluate the acceptability, usability, and feasibility of a custom-made, fully immersive Virtual Reality (VR) shopping tool (ShopWell VR) for the assessment and training of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) across different population groups.

Immersive Vr in Australian Occupational Therapy Practice

15 June 2026

Research Survey: Immersive VR in Australian occupational therapy practice

To develop best practice guidance and resources to support occupational therapists to implement immersive virtual reality (iVR) into hospital-based practice.

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1 June 2026

Research Survey: OT perspectives on sensory-based care for older adults

This international survey will help identify common practice patterns, gaps, and needs, thereby contributing to enhanced evidence-informed practice and policy.

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