Oxfordshire Occupational Therapy Research Conference 2008 ‘Occupational Therapy Research & Development - the SLaM experience’ Hilary Williams Lead Occupational Therapist – Research & Development South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Today’s presentation will : Outline the SLaM R&D strategy Describe its implementation Illustrate this with examples & important messages

Outline the SLaM R&D strategy

Describe its implementation

Illustrate this with examples & important messages

SLaM: The ‘big picture’ Local mental health & substance misuse services Teaching facility & research leader in partnership with IoP, Kings College London National & Specialist services

SLaM Occupational Therapy: Local mental health & substance misuse services Teaching facility & research leader in partnership with IoP, Kings College London National & Specialist services

Occupational Therapy Research & Development Strategy: Research consumers Resources that support OT research Research projects & champions Research culture

Research culture:

Research culture: job descriptions & competencies conferences role development days moholistserv Occupational Therapy Executive NICE guidance standardised assessments outcome measurement learning & development opportunities Occupational Therapy Strategy

Research consumption:

Research consumption: Conference presentations group aims & objectives journal club within role development sessions Peer reviews & benchmarking MDT journal clubs & teaching external events

Resources supporting research:

Resources supporting research: COT R&D Board Library London Mental Health OT Research Network mentoring Biomedical Research Centre Research Centre for Occupation in Mental Health individuals

Research projects & champions:

Research projects & champions: Biomedical Research Centre – Allied Health Opportunities MSc Level studies PhD candidates Research Centre for Occupation in Mental Health Clinical experts Steering groups

What about me?

Guidance from the literature: Bland, C.J. & Schmitz, C.C. (1996). Characteristics of the Successful Researcher and Implications for Faculty Development. Journal of Medical Education, Vol. 61, 22-31. Highly motivated by intrinsic factors & committed Autonomy Local & peer, internal & external, networks Orientation Habits, time, autonomous Work Training, contacts & emotional support Mentor Socialisation & supportive Environment Clinical & relevant methodology In depth knowledge

Bland, C.J. & Schmitz, C.C. (1996). Characteristics of the Successful Researcher and Implications for Faculty Development. Journal of Medical Education, Vol. 61, 22-31.

Guidance from the literature: Case-Smith, J. 1997. Developing a Research Career: Advice from Occupational Therapy Researchers. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 53(1), 44-51 All research must be shared, critiqued and evaluated Accept criticism Small steps. Good research takes time to develop 10 year plan Protect research time & involves creatively managing other demands Link roles & prioritise work Analytical skills central to a researchers role Read & appraise literature Socialisation & communication Working relationships Intellectual & social support & help with the systems (including funding) Mentor Foundation for research skill development PhD

Case-Smith, J. 1997. Developing a Research Career: Advice from Occupational Therapy Researchers. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 53(1), 44-51

Key messages: Time Tenacity Tell others of your interest Take & seek out opportunities Try it…

Time

Tenacity

Tell others of your interest

Take & seek out opportunities

Try it…

Any questions??

Any questions??

Thank you: for the invitation &… for listening!

for the invitation &…

for listening!

Hilary Williams Lead Occupational Therapists (Research & Development) South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust [email_address]

Hilary Williams

Lead Occupational Therapists (Research & Development)

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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