participate in research on paediatric OT's

Dear colleagues, I am writing to invite you and your networks to participate in a mixed methods needs assessment study that our research team is conducting. The information collected in this study will assist in identifying the applications of the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines as a paediatric OT early intervention approach for young children with developmental disabilities. This research is a student, PhD project. We are looking to assess two main research questions: 1. Do Canadian paediatric OTs possess the competence, internal, and external factors required to incorporate the guidelines in early interventions for children with developmental disabilities? 2. What are Canadian OTs’ perspectives regarding their competence, and the practicality to incorporate the guidelines into early intervention practice? There are two opportunities for participation: a one-time virtual survey which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and a semi-structured virtual interview which will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. You can participate in one or both. This study will take place from January – April 2022. You are eligible to participate in this study if you have: Current registration with a provincial/territorial occupational therapy regulatory body with the ability to practice in Canada; Self-determined experience working with paediatric patients (3-4 years) with developmental disabilities; The ability to read and write in English or French*; Access to the internet. *Interviews will only be available in English. A more detailed explanation of the study rationale and procedures can be found in the letter of information attached to this email. If you are interested in participating in this study, please email Leah Taylor at ltaylo83@uwo.ca and provide your provincial registration number to confirm your eligibility. We would be most appreciative of your participation and your assistance in recruitment. Should you have any questions or require additional clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you in advance for considering. Sincerely yours, Trish Trish Tucker, PhD (she/her) Research Director, Child Health and Physical Activity Laboratory Associate Professor & Associate Director – Research, School of Occupational Therapy, Western University Scientist, Children’s Health Research Institute Associate Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute London, Ontario CANADA ttucker2@uwo.ca www.childpalab.ca