Kielhofner's Research in Occupational Therapy : Methods of Inquiry for Enhancing Practice by Renee R. Taylor (2017, Trade Paperback)

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Kielhofner's Research in Occupational Therapy is a comprehensive textbook authored by Renee R. Taylor, focusing on methods of inquiry for enhancing practice in the field of occupational therapy. Published by Davis Company, F. A. in 2017, this hardcover covers a subject area of medical research related to allied health services. With 547 pages, this publication provides valuable insights and guidelines for those interested in the field of occupational therapy. Written in English, this textbook offers a detailed exploration of research methods and techniques for improving occupational therapy practices.

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PublisherDavis Company, F. A.
ISBN-100803640374
ISBN-139780803640375
eBay Product ID (ePID)228585719

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Number of Pages560 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameKielhofner's Research in Occupational Therapy : Methods of Inquiry for Enhancing Practice
Publication Year2017
SubjectAllied Health Services / Occupational Therapy
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorRenee R. Taylor
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight40.7 Oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width7.5 in

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Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2016-053438
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal615.8515
Table Of ContentI. 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
SynopsisBridges the gap between theorists and practitioners. This guide 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., 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., Discusses the newest forms of research and the philosophic basis of research. Covers all aspects of systematic inquiry, including qualitative research and quantitative research, and summarizes how inquiry is used in evidence-based practice. Explores statistical analysis, including meta-analysis-research design and measurement tools that are part of quantitative research. Incorporates OT-specific examples throughout the text. Presents contributions from an international team of authors, recognized experts in their fields. Features a consistent presentation in each chapter with highlighted quotes, feature boxes, tables, figures, and cross-referencing between chapters to enhance comprehension and navigation through the text. Includes a comprehensive glossary at the end of the book. Offers current sources for further study (journals, books, associations and Internet resources) in the appendix.
LC Classification NumberRM735

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