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Occupational Therapy, Mental Health and Geriatrics - Clinical and Clinical Research

National Cheng Kung University

Main Areas of Interest

The main research areas of our group are:

Healthcare for mental or physical development;
Applied movement sciences in different types of disability (e.g., cognitive disability, motor disability, sports/occupational injuries)
Mental healthcare;
Geriatric care

Techniques You Will Learn

Research skills and professional content you will learn during your program here:

Clinical research design, including observational, quasi-experimental, true-experimental, and psychometric studies.
Interdisciplinary communication via integrated health sciences seminar.
Treatment techniques for people with disability to improve adaptation in different discipline, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological therapy, gerontology, and geriatric medicine.
Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Statistical application, including basic and advanced biostatistics and modeling such as structural equation modeling.
Scientific paper writing.
Patient-reported outcome and questionnaire development.
Secondary data analysis.
Health psychology and behavior theories.
Health technology assessment.
Stigma issues.
Quality of life issues.

Curriculum

"The program is basically research-based. However, as my university has an affiliated hospital (National Cheng Kung University Hospital) and I personally have good connections to some clinics and local hospitals, I could arrange for the candidate to have clinical setting visits. However, the candidate needs to communicate with me in advance as I have to apply for the admin process (there are some hospital regulation requirements)"

2-6 weeks curriculum

Fellows will be supported to settle down into their new environment (find appropriate accommodation, locate amenities, etc.) and register at the University, during which an ID card will be issued. A desk space will be allocated. Full induction (safety, laboratory practices, personal welfare, etc.) will be provided by the University’s designated staff and by myself. I will arrange an initial meeting with the fellow to discuss the objectives of the training and the training foci to fit with the fellows’ needs. Plans for the 6-12 weeks curriculum with realistic timelines will then be decided.

The fellow will be fully trained to different types of research designs and statistical analyses that are commonly used in the public health and allied health fields. They will then have chance to interact with the local students in the National Cheng Kung University and possibly form a group to work on group project, with the students present during their first run. They will be able to engage with me (supervisor), other members of the Institute (i.e., the Institute of Allied Health Sciences, NCKU), and my collaborators (including pediatricians, psychiatrists, orthopedist, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nursing experts, gerontologist, public health experts, and education experts) to discuss any aspects of the research design, scientific paper writing, and multi-interdisciplinary communication. They will also be trained in how to analyze and interpret their data. I will arrange a weekly or bi-weekly meeting with the fellow to discuss and reflect on their progress and provide immediate guidance in the research.

The fellow will be given opportunity to participate in research group meetings and other academic activities within the School and the University, including attending relevant bespoke workshops on research career development (e.g., on manuscript writing, grant writing, networking, etc.). They will also be encouraged to present their work orally at a research group meeting at least once before they complete their visit.

Towards the end of the training, I will have a meeting with the fellow to discuss plans to publish their work (either using self-collected data or secondary data) or disseminate their findings in a future conference. They will also be assisted to identify existing or future opportunities, globally or within their original work environment, that the training has empowered them to be eligible and competitive for and how they can be assisted to access them and also integrate the knowledge and skills gained into their further research or professional practice roles.

All throughout the training any peculiar challenges or specific requests of a fellow will be fully considered to ensure a responsive, relevant and adequate training plan is developed for them.

Accommodation

Guest house/accommodation near the lab (10-20 minutes walking)

Zenda Suites

website (Chinese; possible online reservation): http://www.zendasuites.com.tw/zh-tw
website (English; possible online reservation): http://www.zendasuites.com.tw/en

Nanfunhouse (cheap hotel, good quality):

website (Chinese; possible online reservation): https://school2.old-school.com.tw/location.php
website (English; possible online reservation): https://school2.old-school.com.tw/location.php

Journey Hostel:

website (Chinese; possible online reservation): https://www.facebook

Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$875.00
6 weeks	$1,500.00
12 weeks	$2,750.00

This program allows Merit Applications. This program allows merit-based applications for virtual and onsite clinical and research programs. If you are successfully awarded under this category, Trialect or the host mentor will cover the tuition fee only. All applications will be evaluated based on merit. Due to the high level of competition, the chances of being selected under the merit category are quite limited.

Who Can Apply

The fellow will be fully trained to different types of research designs and statistical analyses that are commonly used in the public health and allied health fields

Host Details

Host Name: LinChung-Ying

Affiliation: National Cheng Kung University

Address: No. 1號, Dasyue Rd; East District; Tainan City; Taiwan 701

Website URL: https://web.ncku.edu.tw/

Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.

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