Research

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Disclaimer

The Occupational Therapists' Registration Board of Western Australia (the Board) acknowledges that it may, from time to time, provide funding assistance for research to be undertaken by third parties in the occupational therapy arena, and may publish the outcome or results of such research on this website or elsewhere.

However, unless expressly stated, the Board has not independently approved, participated in or verified any such research undertaken and such funding or the Board's publication of the outcome or results of such research should not be construed as any endoresement, recommendation or preference in respect of the outcome or results of the research.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Board disclaims all responsibility, and will in no way be liable for any loss or damage, however caused (including without limitation by negligence) which may be directly or indirectly suffered in connection with any use of or other reliance upon the outcome or results of any research by third parties funded by the Board.

Research Grant Application Form

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Research Grant Policy

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Systematic Review Introduction

 

Systematic Review Application Form

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Systematic Review Clinical Guidelines Application Form

Applications for Systematic Review

Declaration

The Occupational Therapists’ Registration Board in keeping with its strategic objectives, seeks to promote and provide the funding assistance for education and research in Occupational Therapy.
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Background

A review of the Board’s research grant guidelines within the context of current Occupational Therapy practice within Western Australia indicated that further categories of research and evaluation were required to widen opportunities for therapists to extend the development of the profession. In line with current procedures the grant would be controlled by the Board and would only be available to occupational therapists registered and practising in Western Australia. The new categories are in addition to the existing research grant.

Objectives

• To promote optimum quality in occupational therapy practice
• To provide opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners to develop clinical practice guidelines.
• To ensure financial accountability procedures are followed.

Policy/Procedures

1.	The Principal Project Coordinator (PPC) nominated should be an occupational therapist.
2.	Applicants must follow the template for Clinical Guidelines Grant Applications when submitting a proposal.
3.	A one page annual report of Project progress is required by the Board, with the project activities, timeline and budget updated.
4.	In the case of the PPC being unable to continue involvement with the nominated project, the Board must be immediately informed. The Board would determine whether the project can be continued successfully under the direction of a new PPC who fits the appropriate selection criteria, or whether support for the project will be terminated. In the case of needing to terminate the project, the retiring PPC should send a synopsis of the progress of the project to this point in time; no further funding will then be forwarded.
5.	A separate cost centre using the name of the project, rather than the Project Coordinator, is to be established by the researcher’s organisation prior to the receipt of research funds. The Board would need to be informed whether the organisation administering the funds proposes to charge administration fees. If fees are to be charged, and if these are significant, the Board may elect to establish a cost centre within its own records to disburse the funds. An itemised account of expenditures must be forwarded with the annual report.
6.	Funds required for substantial purchases other than identified in the project grant application must be forwarded to the Board for approval, as grants are primarily given to free up or purchase staff time to facilitate the successful outcome of the project.
7.	Whilst an annual progress report to the Board is a requirement, the Board has the prerogative to inquire regarding the project should it wish to do so at any time.
8.	As the aim of the grants is to further the profession of occupational therapy, the clear dissemination process of the project outcomes is an essential component of the acceptance of a Board grant.
9.	Applicants are required to include an acknowledgment to the Board concerning the Project grant, in their final reports on the title page.
10.	Applicants are required to include their initial proposal document with the final report. The Board requires seven (7) bound copies of the final report. This should meet appropriate standards of presentation, including referencing, format and appropriate cover page.
11.	Grant applicants with limited Project experience must have identified an experienced person/s to assist in methodology and appropriate analysis.
12.	Grant applicants should provide the Board with a letter of support from the organisation backing the applicant, confirming that the organisation is aware of and supports the proposed Project.