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Updated! Current evidence and the policies and practices of
occupational therapy today
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Expanded! Statistics coverage in three chapters: Descriptive
Statistics: What They Tell You and How to Apply Them in Practice,
Inferential Statistics: Tests of Difference, and Inferential
Statistics for Relationship Questions
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New & Expanded! Qualitative research coverage in two chapters:
Qualitative Designs: Exploring the Lived Experience and a new
chapter, Trustworthiness of Qualitative Studies
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New! Introduction of the critically appraised paper (CAP) as a
concept with a new feature that walks students through completing one
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Guiding principle of 'Consuming vs. Conducting' research
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How to write a research question that addresses a relevant practice
problem and then how to find, read, and apply evidence to address the
question
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Explanations of the different types of research and the methods and
measurements used in each type, including their advantages and
disadvantages.
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'From the Evidence," excerpts with real data, abstracts, figures and
tables from published research and coverage of how to decipher their
meaning and apply them in practice
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"Evidence in the Real World," personal narratives from health
professionals who demonstrate using evidence in their practice
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"Understanding Statistics" boxes
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Worktext format with "Exercises" that encourage students to apply new
concepts in the moment.
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"Review Questions" at the end of each chapter
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Answers to questions in the worktext at the end of each chapter
