Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ research and development strategy 2019–2024

It builds on the research and development strategies that have preceded it and takes account of contemporary drivers for the research-engaged culture within the profession that RCOT seeks to cultivate. Highlighting the benefits for those accessing occupational therapy services, departments and organisations, individual occupational therapists and the profession as a whole, the Strategy promotes a spectrum of engagement, from working actively with existing research evidence, to participating in the development of the evidence base. Ten key principles underpin the Strategy and, recognising that achieving the Strategy’s aims is a shared endeavour between RCOT and its members, actions are identified for both. The Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ research and development strategy 2019–2024 is of relevance to all occupational therapy personnel, regardless of the context within which they work, departmental and organisational leads and managers, service commissioners, providers of pre and post-registration education and funders of research.