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.

Renée 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.

Develop the understanding you need to meet the unique needs of your occupational therapy clients. This comprehensive presentation of the most widely-used model in occupational therapy today delivers the latest in Models of Human Occupation theory, research, and application to practice. Throughout the book, see a client-centered approach used to explore what motivates each individual, how they select occupations and establish everyday routines, and how environment influences occupational behaviors. Key Features: New! Learning Outcomes alert you to what you should know by the time you complete each chapter. New! MOHO Problem-Solver Cases show how client issues can be addressed with MOHO. New End-of-Chapter Resources, including Quiz Questions, Homework Assignments, and Self-Reflection Exercises help you master key concepts, New Case Examples to Test Your Knowledge are followed by Questions to Encourage Critical Thinking and Discussion to help you deepen your understanding as you apply the model to practice. Key Terms and their definitions help you master the specialized vocabulary you'll need to succeed in practice. Book jacket.

"Increased attention to qualitative ideology and methodology represents the major improvement in this third edition. Qualitative content has been moved to precede the quantitative content, and additional chapters that cover the hands-on application of qualitative methodology have been added. Moreover, all of the content in this text has been updated and improved to feature an increased number of examples and images of research-related tools, approaches, data collection, data analysis, and data outcomes work. The activities for learning also allow for direct application of chapter contents"--

An updated edition of Perspectives on Theory for the Practice of Occupational Therapy, this current edition provides a thorough review of selected theorists whose lives and works have influenced the direction and development of clinical practice in occupational therapy.

This volume presents the knowledge and resources needed to use research in order to improve physiotherapy practice. It covers both traditional and emerging topics and captures the diversity and complexity of research today.

Provides a practical approach for Occupational Therapy students and clinicians to shape their practice. This research methodologies text covers the key topics that should be covered in OT courses related to research and evidence-based practice, including qualitative and quantitative designs.