RenEe Taylor and an international team of contributors carry on Gary Kielhofner's innovative vision to demystify the research process and demonstrate that research is essential to occupational therapy practice. They present a comprehensive guide to conducting applied research in the field from qualitative, quantitative, and mixed perspectives for students and clinicians. You'll begin with a grounding in conducting evidence-based practice in OT and an explanation of the six broad components of the research process. Then you will explore research designs, measurements, and statistical analysis for qualitative and quantitative studies. You'll examine the steps and procedures required to conduct research and how research can be used to shape professional practice and improve patient care. Additional topics include needs assessment research, program evaluation research, mixed methods research, outcomes research for evidence-based practice, writing a literature review, and obtaining funding for research. New, Updated & Revised! Reflecting the latest developments in the field and current ACOTE standards New & Expanded! Increased attention to qualitative research with additional chapters that cover the hands-on application of qualitative methodology Revised! Chapters on statistics that focus on their use and interpretation Expanded! More examples and images of research-related tools, approaches, data collection, data analysis, and data outcomes work Expanded! Case Examples with thought-provoking questions to engage the reader New! A "Review and Apply" sections with multiple-choice and open-ended questions and activities Explores statistical analysis, including meta-analysis-research design and measurement tools that are part of quantitative research OT-specific examples
Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
I. Research in Occupational Therapy: Basic Elements for Enhancing Practice 1. Occupational Therapy: An Evidence-Based Practice Profession 2. Classifications and Aims of Research 3. Philosophical Foundations of Research 4. Reading and Understanding Published and Presented Research 5. Critically Appraising and Classifying Published and Presented Research 6. Managing Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice: An International Imperative 7. Professional Responsibility and Roles in Research 8. The Role of Theory in Occupational Therapy II. Laying the Groundwork for Evidence-Based Practice: The Steps of the Research Process 9. Steps in the Research Process and Characteristics of Sound Research 10. Conducting a Literature Review 11. Generating Research Questions and Defining Specific Aims and Hypotheses 12. Selecting the Research Method 13. Writing the Research Proposal 14. Ensuring Ethical Research 15. Securing Samples and Performance Sites III. Qualitative Approaches: First Steps in Communicating with Language 16. Design Considerations in Qualitative Research 17. Collecting Qualitative Data 18. Contemporary Tools for Managing and Analyzing Qualitative Data 19. Qualitative Approaches to Interpreting and Reporting Data IV. Quantitative Approaches: First Steps in Communicating with Statistics and Measures 20. Quantitative Research Designs: Defining Variables and Their Relationships with One Another 21. Developing and Evaluating Quantitative Data Collection Instruments 22. Collecting Quantitative Data 23. Entering, Storing, and Managing Data 24. Deciding on an Approach to Data Analysis 25. Meta-Analysis V. Descriptive, Exploratory, and Pilot-Study Research 26. Single Subject Research 27. Survey Research VI. Additional Topics for the Developing Investigator 28. Needs Assessment Research 29. Program Evaluation Research 30. Participatory Research Approaches 31. Writing a Literature Review 32. Disseminating Research: Presenting, Writing, and Publishing 33. Writing a Grant Proposal 34. Using Mixed Methods Designs to Study Therapy and Its Outcomes 35. Creating Outcomes Research for Evidence-Based Practice Glossary
