Angela N. Hissong, DEd, OTR/L. CMCP, CMMT, Program Director, Occupational Therapy, the Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto, Pennsylvania, Jennifer E. Lape, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Diana M. Bailey, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, Professor Emerita, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts.
Preceded by: Research for the health professional / Diana M. Bailey. 2nd ed. c1997.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Concepts of research : how to embark on the journey -- Identifying a topic : purpose balanced with passion -- Reviewing the literature for research and practice -- Refining the topic of interest and developing the background story -- Getting started in the research process -- Quantitative research methodology and design -- Technical aspects of quantitative research -- Qualitative research methodology and design -- Technical aspects of qualitative research -- Understanding the triad of evidence-based practice : evidence; practitioner skills and knowledge; and client goals, values, and circumstances -- Before implementing your plan : important steps and considerations -- The art of writing up the research study or evidence-based practice project -- The art of presenting the research study or evidence-based practice project -- The art of publishing the research study or evidence-based practice project -- Grant funding : insights and approaches.