The dissertation defense will be open and held virtually.
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The PhD in Translational Health Sciences Program is proud to announce the Dissertation Defense of:
PhD Candidate: Nicole Martino
Title: Bridging the Knowledge-to-Action Gap: A Qualitative Description of the Use of Knowledge Translation in Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Capstones
Dissertation Committee Chair: Mary Corcoran, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor Emerita
August 2, 2021, 1:00pm EST
Although developments in the use of knowledge translation (KT) in occupational therapy practice and research are emerging, a gap in education remains. A recent revision of accrediting standards for doctor of occupational therapy (OTD) programs now specifies scholarly study that advances KT. However, little is understood of how this change in accreditation standards is being implemented, nor of its effect on OTD capstones. This qualitative descriptive study revealed patterns in the way KT concepts were reflected in the capstones as well as various levels of understanding regarding KT among OTD faculty. Despite the various degrees of understanding, all faculty recognized advantages to using a KT framework with capstones, suggesting opportunities to promote KT in OTD curricula to support students as practitioner-scholars in closing the research-practice gap.