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Practice Improvement
Use evidence-based practice (EBP), knowledge translation (KT), and quality principles to improve your practice. Improve client care through ongoing reflection, assessment, and refinement of occupational therapy services across practice settings.
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Evidence-Based Practice & Knowledge Translation
Evidence-based practice integrates a systematic search, appraisal and synthesis of relevant research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences and values.
Knowledge translation improves the accessibility and applicability of research results to everyday clinical practice.
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Quality
Quality is the ability to achieve desired outcomes of care, which includes being efficient; practicing timely, effective, and informed care; utilizing measurement; monitoring outcomes; and focusing on process improvement.
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Infographics
Improve your practice and share these resources to encourage continuous process improvement and the use of credible health information.
Resources for Educators
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A quick reference guide for incorporating AOTA practice improvement resources into the classroom.
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Research Updates and Practice Improvement Perks
What types of research are you seeking and using in practice? Have you completed a practice improvement project in your setting? We want to hear about it!
All practitioners and students are welcome to submit a pitch for a Research Update article or Practice Improvement Perk article for OT Practice through the AOTA Volunteer Portal.
Ask for OT
How can occupational therapy services help? Information for clients and practitioners.