At a time when the need for the generation and application of occupational therapy research has never been greater, this opinion piece explores the agenda that currently has an impact on the profession's research capacity. The opportunities available to all occupational therapy personnel to develop research skills and apply research findings to enhance their practice are identified and the support offered to members by the College of Occupational Therapists is described.
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