Research In Occupational Therapy: Methods Of Inquiry For Enhancing Practice

00Keilhofner(F)-FM 5/19/06 4:52 PM Page i RESEARCH IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Methods of Inquiry for Enhancing Practice 00Keilhofner(F)-FM 5/19/06 4:52 PM Page ii This page has been left intentionally blank. 00Keilhofner(F)-FM 5/19/06 4:52 PM Page iii Gary Kielhofner, DrPH, OTR/L, FAOTA Professor and Wade-Meyer Chair Department of Occupational Therapy College of Applied Health Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago RESEARCH IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Methods of Inquiry for Enhancing Practice 00Keilhofner(F)-FM 5/20/06 5:28 PM Page iv iv Header F. A. Davis Company 1915 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.fadavis.com Copyright © 2006 by F. A. Davis Company All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. Printed in the United States of America Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Acquisitions Editor: Christa A. Fratantoro Manager of Content Development: Deborah J. Thorp Developmental Editor: Peg Waltner Design Manager: Carolyn O’Brien As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recommended treatments and drug therapies undergo changes. The authors and publisher have done everything possible to make this book accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of publication. The authors, editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and make no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any practice described in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional standards of care used in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situation. The reader is advised always to check product information (package inserts) for changes and new information regarding dose and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Kielhofner, Gary Research in occupational therapy : methods of inquiry for enhancing practice / Gary Kielhofner. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 13: 978-0-8036-1525-0 ISBN 10: 0-8036-1525-6 1. Occupational therapy—Research. I. Title. RM735.K54 2006 615.8′515—dc22 2006041013 Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific clients, is granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) Transactional Reporting Service, provided that the fee of $.10 per copy is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. For those organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by CCC, a separate system of payment has been arranged. The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service is: 80361042/03 0 +