SAOT Member Survey 2021 It’s a new membership year!! Thank you for your continued support as a Member of SAOT! The SAOT Professional Affairs Committee (PAC) and SAOT Education Committee would appreciate your input on how we can support SAOT Members through the development of resources, identifying priorities, and building strategies to advance occupational therapy in Alberta. This survey is anonymous. The results will only be discussed or shown in a summary format – individual responses will not be used or shown. This survey is hosted on a server in Canada and all data remains in Canada. This survey is voluntary. You are under no obligation to complete it. Completing and submitted the survey serves as your informed consent to participate. We thank you for your participation in this survey and for sharing your views with SAOT!I am a *Please select an optionSAOT Paid MemberSAOT Student Member1. What do you view as the main issues relevant to the OT profession in 2021/2022? (Pick your top 3) *a) Virtual occupational therapy b) Promoting the role of OT with children and youth (eg. School-based occupational therapy, FSCD changes).c) Supporting return to work.d) OT role in the transition from hospital to home. e) Senior support (Including the provincial and national dementia strategy)f) Advocating for private health benefit insurance coverage.g) Increasing the OT role in mental health and addiction (burnout and workplace mental health, mental health system, addiction, acute care, community care). h) Provincial government’s consideration of a no-fault motor vehicle insurance system.i) COVID related responses (mental health effects, physical conditioning, meaningful engagement, change in practice).j) OT support for bariatric clients. k) OT services for Indigenous clients (I need more information about advocacy and available tools)What do you view as the main issues relevant to the OT profession in 2021/2022, if NOT already listed above.2. How are you advocating for your occupational therapy practice right now? (Select all that apply) *a) Distributing form letters (eg. No Cuts for Kids email campaign).b) Utilizing position papers.c) Sharing infographics and posters.d) Accessing resources containing data supporting the role of OT. e) Discussion and collaboration with colleagues and clients.f) Providing or attending education.g) Accessing OT practice websites.h) Creating or distributing OT role guidance document.i) SAOT membershipj) I need more information about advocacy and available toolsk) None of the above3. Where are you currently getting your professional advocacy resources? (Select all that apply) *a) SAOT website position papersb) Infographicsc) Literature searchesd) Canadian resources (Canadian organizations, CAOT, Universities, ect.)e) Alberta resources (SAOT, ACOT, local organizations, ect.)f) International resourcesg) Your employerh) None i) OtherIf you chose 'Other', please list:4. a) What specific SAOT provided resources/tools have you used? (Select all that apply)"My Pain, My Way" websiteStakeholder Briefs -The Role of Occupational Therapy in Alberta’s Health Care SystemForm letters (eg. No Cuts for Kids email campaign).SAOT website (eg. resource section, find an OT page)SAOT workshopsb) SAOT Infographics:i) OT Role in Painii) OT Role in Mental Healthiii) OT Role in Community Based Serviceiv) Aging Well and OT v) OT for Children and Adolescence c) SAOT documents:i) The Role of Occupational Therapy in Medical Assistance in Dyingii) The Role of Occupational Therapy in Alberta’s Health Care Systemiii) How Occupational Therapy Aligns with the Priorities of Alberta Healthiv) The Role of Occupational Therapy in Primary Carev) The Role of Occupational Therapy in Community-based Home Care Servicesd) Position Papers:i) Role of OT in Medical Assistance in Dyingii) Role of OT in Primary Health Careiii) Role of OT in Mental Health Care in Albertaiv) Role of OT in Community-based Home Care Servicesv) Role of OT in the WorkplaceNone of the aboveI don't know where to access these resources5. I am interested in volunteering with the SAOT Professional Affairs Committee. Please contact me:The SAOT Education Committee welcomes ideas from SAOT Members. It would be appreciated if you could take a few additional minutes to offer your thoughts on the following questions to assist in the future offerings and direction of the Education Committee:Education experiences were traditionally offered in person prior to Covid-19. Current health guidelines have resulted in more online/virtual education opportunities. As we plan for 2022, please rate your preference moving forward:In Person Education Training *Please select an optionNot a preferred option for me.I prefer online learning.I may consider this option.Definitely my preferred option.Online - Virtual Training *Please select an optionNot a preferred option for me. I prefer in-person learning.I may consider this option.Definitely my preferred option.Which of the following broad topic areas would you like to see SAOT offer education opportunities. Please select the topic areas you would attend/participate: *Cognition - AdultCognition - PediatricCognition - GeriatricMental HealthSeating - AdultSeating - PediatricSeating - GeriatricSensory ProcessingFeeding/Swallowing - AdultFeeding/Swallowing - PediatricLTC focused care-servicePalliative care focused care-serviceSplintingHand TherapyAcute care focused care-serviceLegal/MedicalSchool based practicePrivate practiceHome care focused care-serviceReturn to workPlease offer other specific ideas for education opportunities:I am interested in volunteering with the SAOT Education Committee. Please contact me:Submit Survey
