02/26/2026
Today we spotlight another student research group!
You are invited to participate in a brief research survey examining primary care providers’ awareness and understanding of Occupational Therapy (OT). The eligibility criteria for participation includes individuals who are actively practicing or have prior experience in primary care as an MD, DO, PA, or NP.
This study is being conducted by a doctoral student in Occupational Therapy at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) as part of the requirements for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program and has been approved by the LMU Institutional Review Board (IRB Protocol: IRB #2025/10/4)
Study Purpose:
The goal of this research is to better understand how primary care providers currently perceive Occupational Therapy in terms of scope of practice, specialization, referral considerations, and therapeutic outcomes.
Survey Details:
• Less than 5-10 minutes to complete.
• Participation is completely voluntary and anonymous.
• No identifying information will be collected.
Survey Link: https://lmu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2348id3NvhKUFUy
Your responses will contribute to a better understanding of how OT can support primary care practice and patient outcomes.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact:
• Principal Investigators: Nicholas Miller, OTD Student, Lincoln Memorial University, Nicholas.Miller@lmunet.edu;Edmond Drake, OTD Student, Lincoln Memorial University, Edmond.Drake@lmnuet.edu
• Faculty Advisor: Acacia Gambrel, OTD, OTR/L, Acacia.Gambrel@lmunet.edu
We greatly appreciate your time and consideration. Please also feel free to forward this invitation to other primary care colleagues who may be eligible to participate.
Thank you for your contribution to this important research.
