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Turning Possibilities into Realities: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Conducting Research for Non-Researchers

The occupational therapy profession currently has the challenge of answering questions about how we practice and why. The use of evidence is instrumental in answering those questions. However, a lack of adequate evidence makes this difficult. As a profession, we want to work toward building a better evidence base, but whose job is it? This article questions the assumption that creating evidence is the responsibility of full-time researchers who know research design and statistical methods like the back of their hand. It discusses the benefits of being involved with a research project as well as the difficulties. The article takes the reader through the planning and execution of a research project by a group of therapists working in the public school setting. Solutions and resources are provided to help readers who want to conduct a research project of their own.