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    Kielhofner's research in occupational therapy : methods of inquiry for enhancing practice / Renee R. Taylor.

    • Title:Kielhofner's research in occupational therapy : methods of inquiry for enhancing practice / Renee R. Taylor.
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    • Author/Creator:Taylor, ReneĢe R., 1970- author.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Kielhofner, Gary, 1949-2010, author.
    • Published/Created:Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Company, [2017]
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Occupational therapy--Research.
    • Medical Subjects: Occupational Therapy.
      Research Design.
    • Edition:Second edition.
    • Description:xii, 547 pages ; 27 cm
    • Summary:With an international team of expert contributors, Renee Taylor carries on Gary Kielhofner's innovative work in the 2nd edition of his comprehensive research methodologies text. This guide bridges the gap between theorists and practitioners. It focuses on the relevance and logic of research to provide a practical, demystified approach to conducting applied research in the field for graduate students and clinicians. You'll begin with an introduction to the nature and scope of research and its place in OT and then explore research designs, measurements, and statistical analysis for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed 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.
    • Notes:Gary Kielhofner's name appears first in the previous edition.
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780803640375 hardcover alkaline paper
      0803640374 hardcover alkaline paper
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: SECTION 1 Research in Occupational Therapy: Basic Elements for Enhancing Practice
      1. Occupational Therapy as an Evidence-Based Practice Profession / Nancy A. Baker
      2. Classifications and Aims of Research / Ellie Fossey
      3. Philosophical Foundations of Research / Gary Kielhofner
      4. Reading and Understanding Published and Presented Research / Pimjai Sudsawad
      5. Critically Appraising and Classifying Published and Presented Research / Renee R. Taylor
      6. Managing Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice: An International Imperative / Renee R. Taylor
      7. Professional Responsibility and Roles in Research / Renee R. Taylor
      8. Role of Theory in Occupational Therapy / Renee R. Taylor
      SECTION 2 Laying the Groundwork for Evidence-Based Practice: The Steps of the Research Process
      9. Steps in the Research Process and Characteristics of Sound Research / Marian Arbesman
      10. Conducting a Literature Review / Renee R. Taylor
      11. Generating Research Questions and Defining Specific Aims and Hypotheses / Marian Arbesman
      12. Selecting the Research Method / Gary Kielhofner
      13. Writing the Research Proposal / Renee R. Taylor
      14. Ensuring Ethical Research / Renee R. Taylor
      15. Securing Samples and Performance Sites / Anne E. Dickerson
      SECTION 3 Qualitative Approaches: First Steps in Communicating With Language
      16. Design Considerations in Qualitative Research / Cathy Lysack
      17. Collecting Qualitative Data / Heather Dillaway
      18. Contemporary Tools for Managing and Analyzing Qualitative Data / Amy Paul-Ward
      19. Qualitative Approaches to Interpreting and Reporting Data / Mark R. Luborsky
      SECTION 4 Quantitative Approaches: First Steps in Communicating With Statistics and Measures
      20. Quantitative Research Designs: Defining Variables and Their Relationships With One Another / Renee R. Taylor
      21. Developing and Evaluating Quantitative Data Collection Instruments / Wendy J. Coster
      22. Collecting Quantitative Data / Gary Kielhofner
      23. Entering, Storing, and Managing Data / Toni Van Denend
      24. Deciding on an Approach to Data Analysis / Renee R. Taylor
      25. Meta-Analysis / Beatriz C. Abreu
      SECTION 5 Descriptive, Exploratory, and Pilot-Study Research
      26. Single-Subject Research / Jean Crosetto Deitz
      27. Survey Research / Frederick J. Kviz
      SECTION 6 Additional Topics for the Developing Investigator
      28. Needs Assessment Research / Marcia Finlayson
      29. Program Evaluation Research / Renee R. Taylor
      30. Participatory Research Approaches / Gary Kielhofner
      31. Writing a Literature Review / Ellie Fossey
      32. Disseminating Research: Presenting, Writing, and Publishing / Renee R. Taylor
      33. Writing a Grant Proposal / Elizabeth White
      34. Using Mixed-Methods Designs to Study Therapy and Its Outcomes / Mary A. Corcoran
      35. Creating Outcomes Research for Evidence-Based Practice / Pimjai Sudsawad.
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