SPOTeurope (Student Platform Occupational Therapy Europe) is a network that connects and supports Occupational Therapy (OT) students across Europe. Our mission is to encourage collaboration, share knowledge, and enhance student participation in shaping OT education. By participating in this study, you will contribute to efforts to improve the quality of OT education and representation for students.
Study Title: Occupational Therapy (OT) students' role in higher education in Europe
Purpose: This study aims to explore how Occupational Therapy (OT) students contribute to the development and improvement of higher education programs in Europe.
To participate, you must be at least 18 years old and have been/ is enrolled in an OT Bachelor's or Master's program.
Procedures: If you decide to participate, you will complete a survey about the opportunities available at your university for OT students to provide input on the degree program and participate in student representation. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete.
Potential Risks and Benefits: It is unlikely that you will experience any risks or discomforts beyond what would be experienced in everyday life by participating. There are no monetary benefits for participating, your answers will benefit future students and projects that support student representation.
Confidentiality: The data collected in this study are completely anonymous. No personally identifiable information will be collected and the information you choose to provide in this study cannot be connected back to you. Results from this study may be published or presented at the research conferences, and the anonymous data may be shared with other researchers through an online data repository.
Voluntary Participation: Your participation in this study is voluntary and you may choose to not participate or end your participation at any time without penalty.
Questions or Concerns: For questions regarding your right as a participant in this research, please contact the SPOTeurope team by email at info@spoteurope.eu
Consent: I have read and understood the information above. I confirm that I am 18 years or older and am/have been enrolled in an Occupational Therapy program. By clicking, "Next", I agree to take part in this study voluntarily.
