Research Café: Developing a Research Mindset in Occupation Therapy Practice

16 December
10:00am - 12:00pm

Location MB Seminar Room 001, Health Sciences University

About this Event

Join colleagues from across occupational therapy services for an interactive Research Café designed to explore how research, evaluation, and quality improvement can strengthen practice and demonstrate impact.

This informal and collaborative session will provide an opportunity to network with peers, discuss real-world challenges, share examples of innovation, and explore how research can support service development and evidence-based practice.

Whether you are new to research or already involved in evaluation and improvement projects, this event will offer practical insights and opportunities for discussion.

What to Expect

• Networking and introductions
• Understanding the purpose of the Research Café initiative
• Key findings from recent workforce research
• Developing a research mindset in professional practice
• Interactive discussions on demonstrating the impact of occupational therapy
• Examples of local evaluation and improvement projects
• Exploring how Health Sciences University can support research and evaluation activities
• Agreeing priorities and topics for future Research Café sessions

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to occupational therapy staff in Dorset or BCP Council and colleagues interested in research, evaluation, evidence-based practice, and service improvement.

Booking

Places are limited and advance booking is essential.