This book is aimed at beginners. If you are totally confused and
dismayed at the prospect of undertaking a research project, read on. If
you are an expert in research, this is not the book for you unless you
merely wish to revise your existing knowledge. Above all this book is
intended as an outline and a guide. It does not provide a definitive
recipe on how to conduct a research project. You will learn by your own
studies which methods and techniques suit you best and how to modify
ideas to meet your own requirements. NB Therapist is referred to as she
in the text for simplicity. Acknowledgements lowe particular thanks to
Dr Naomi Fraser-Holland for her substantial contributions to the
production of this book. My sincere thanks also go to Marion Walker, Dr
John Gladman, Dr Nadina Lincoln, Dr Alison Hammond and Julia Nuthall for
ideas, information and advice, and to Jane Greaves for her wonderful
cartoons. I would also like to acknowledge the assistance of colleagues
at the Stroke Research Unit, City Hospital, Nottingham, and at the Derby
School of Occupational Therapy. I am grateful to Jo Campling for her
support and guidance and to the staff at Chapman & Hall for all their
assistance. Finally special thanks to my husband, Dr Tim Daniel, for his
encouragement and good humour.
