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Occupational Therapy research at ECU concentrates on contributing to the knowledge base about occupation, health and well-being across the lifespan and to the evidence base for occupational therapy practice. Specific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor, however applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in: Participation in community life for health and well-being across the lifespan Understanding the client perspective on occupational engagement or occupational therapy service provision Building inclusive community Developing and sustaining competence for practice Researchers in the school are currently involved in projects investigating Community mobility Dignity of risk in occupational engagement School inclusion Evidence for practice with clients experiencing chronic pain, developmental coordination disorder, living with terminal conditions, dementia, acquired brain injury, severe and enduring mental health issues Use of simulation in teaching and learning
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
It is desirable that all applicants contact a potential supervisor to discuss their research project before applying. Information about ECU's Research Institutions, Centres and Supervisors can be found in the school brochures listed on the Applying for a Research Degree website or the staff contact page of the relevant School.
On Campus at Joondalup
Online
Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.
occupational therapy, neuromuscular therapy, hand therapy, rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation.
Occupational Therapist, Health and Wellness Coordinator, Academic, Researcher, Clinician/researcher
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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