ArticleThe British journal of occupational therapy2024
Proceed with care and intention: Factors to consider when introducing a doctoral-level route to occupational therapy registration in the UK.
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Introduction: Several United Kingdom Higher Education Institutions are seeking accreditation of new, doctoral entry routes to occupational therapy. This research explored stakeholder perspectives regarding the implications of introducing this additional pre-registration pathway. Method: A mixed-method design gathered data via four virtual events ( Findings: Participants agreed that introducing pre-registration doctorates was beneficial (68%) and an exciting opportunity with the potential to expedite evidence-base expansion (68%). Recognising the challenges, eight emergent themes coalesced into a statement guiding future work: 'It will take an ongoing commitment from all of us to influence, shape and take positive actions to make structural changes to enhance equity and justice into and within the profession encompassing the themes of value, visibility, viability, expectations, perceptions, equity and diversity, accessibility and clarity of vision. Continued dialogue and communication, with compassionate listening, is required for this'. Conclusion: An additional pre-registration doctoral route into United Kingdom occupational therapy is broadly welcomed, acknowledging the need for ongoing dialogue. The emergent themes provide a framework for proceeding with care and intention as discussions move towards implementation and may assist other nations having similar debates.
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