In Chapter 2, quantitative research is defined as an objective approach in which reports and
observations are converted into numerical data that are then analyzed using statistical …

Over the past 15 years, scientists have become increasingly interested in interdisciplinary
research collaborations. The integration of multiple perspectives to provide input into the …

Efforts of agencies and schools of social work to encourage goals of research and
professional writing among their staff and faculty have brought uneven results. A medical …

In the April, 1989 National Perspective column, I discussed the need for a strong, national
commitment to clinical research in occupational therapy. Such a commitment has the …

The primary aim of this exploratory study was to explore how occupational therapy clinicians
define 'research'in conceptual and operational terms. The secondary aim of this study was to …

When I study the current pro-posals about such issues as cross traIning, cooperauve
practice, the Pew Health Professions Commission ReiJon (1993), and the American …

The need for research in occu· pational therapy has been rec· ognized by numerous leaders
in the profession (Christiansen, 1983; Gillette, 1982; Jantzen, 1964; Llorens & Gillette, 1985; …

At a time when the need for the generation and application of occupational therapy research
has never been greater, this opinion piece explores the agenda that currently has an impact …

The current health care system is based on accountability, cost containment, and quality of
care. Collaborative practice models may be a viable means for improving health care …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate, from the participants' perspective,
the effectiveness over time of 10 occupational therapy faculty development workshops …