In the Fall 2024 issue of The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT), the letter from the editor discussed the background of survey research and introduced the readers to a guideline for conducting research with a focus on survey development and recruitment of participants (Dirette & Lyerla, 2024). In this issue, we are following up with Part 2, which focuses on administering a survey and analyzing the results. We hope you find these guidelines useful for conducting quality survey research.

Effective and efficient communication is essential in medical and legal emergency situations. People with complex communication needs (CCN) may need additional supports to communicate their needs in emergency situations. Emergency first responders (EFR) are not adequately trained for working with this vulnerable population. To address this, a 90-minute educational session was created to provide information to EFRs about communicating more effectively when assisting individuals with CCN. This study is a retrospective analysis of data collected from 691 EFRs who participated in the educational sessions. The analyses focused on examining: 1) changes in knowledge and attitudes of the EFRs; 2) potential influence from the demographic variables; and 3) potential correlation between the changes in knowledge and attitudes following the educational sessions. Results indicated a statistically significant (p < .05) difference in changes in knowledge and attitudes. The demographic variables were not statistically significant, indicating that the educational session was effective for all groups. Additionally, there was a weak positive correlation between the changes in knowledge and attitudes which yielded statistical significance. Given the findings, the specialized educational program to improve communication between EFRs and people with CCN should be explored in greater detail in other areas of the country.

Purpose: Individuals with disabilities experience emergencies more often than those without disabilities; people with complex communication needs are even more at risk. Emergency first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians, do not receive adequate training to respond to emergencies for this vulnerable community. Method: Using a retrospective analysis of pre- and posttests, data from 692 participants were analyzed to determine knowledge change following a 90-min training session on how emergency first responders should communicate with individuals who have complex communication needs. An analysis was first conducted at the whole group level followed by an analysis controlling for occupation. Results: Descriptive and inferential statistics revealed a statistically significant difference in change in knowledge across all participants, though controlling for occupation did not reveal a statistically significant change. Conclusions: These results indicated the training was successful across all participants regardless of occupation and should be evaluated in other geographical areas. Future research should include a qualitative exploration of emergency first responders' lived experiences in working with this particular group of individuals to ensure the training adequately addresses their needs.

The quote "Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" has been attributed to various sources, including Ian McClaren, Plato, Philo of Alexandria

There are growing numbers of older individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) who are in need of health care services provided by culturally and clinically competent providers, including occupational therapists. The LGBT community presents with unique needs and circumstances that impact occupational therapy (OT) practice. This Opinions in the Profession article presents an overview of the unique narratives of and special considerations for LGBT older adults that the OT profession needs to address to meet the needs of this population and improve our service delivery. We assert essential implications for OT practice and education to better support the needs of LGBT older adults and strategies for occupational therapists to promote culturally and clinically competent care and serve as agents of change in practice.