Questions and Answers
Critical ___ and consumption of research literature enhances one's theoretical and philosophical foundations.
evaluation
___ of research literature ensures practice is current, meaningful, and competent.
application
Knowledge of research provides opportunities to address ___ that arise daily in professional practice.
problems
The development and implementation of research projects that test and establish the efficacy of OT evaluation and intervention is essential to the provision of - ___.
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Development of a body of professional research contributes to the ___ of a profession.
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Participation in ___ to evaluate program outcomes is a requirement of most practice settings.
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A ___ ___ is identified, and an answerable research question is formulated.
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A systematic ___ ___ is conducted and best evidence is collected.
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The research evidence is ___ and critically ___.
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The research evidence is ___ and ___ to clinical practice.
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The classic two-group design which includes random selection and assignment into an experimental group is known as -.
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An independent variable is manipulated to determine its effect on a dependent variable but with less degree of researcher control is known as -.
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There is no manipulation of the independent variable in / research.
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Investigation of data collected in the past is known as ___ research.
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Recording and investigation of present data is an example of ___ research.
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Investigation of several variables at once to determine existing relationships is known as ___ research.
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Used to develop predictive models, this is ___ research.
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Level of evidence ______ is based on SR of high quality RCTs with low risk of bias or individual RCT with narrow confidence level.
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Level of evidence ______ is based on SR lesser-quality RCT, e.g., too small to provide Level I evidence.
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Research for Occupational Therapy
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Evaluation: Critical evaluation and consumption of research enhance theoretical foundations, improve clinical reasoning, and facilitate evidence-based decision-making.
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Application: Applying current research literature ensures competent practice and enhances the quality of life for individuals utilizing occupational therapy (OT) services.
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Questions and Problems: Research knowledge allows professionals to address daily practice challenges, offering scientific solutions to various clinical problems.
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): Development and implementation of research to establish OT efficacy impact public health and social policies, and recent legislation emphasizes the necessity for EBP in service delivery.
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Contribution of Science: Accumulation of professional research fosters the scientific development of the OT profession, providing a knowledge base for practitioners.
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Research Participation: Engaging in research to evaluate program outcomes is a requirement for most practice settings and accreditation bodies.
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Clinical Problem Identification: In EBP, identifying a clinical problem is crucial, which leads to formulating an answerable research question connected to clinical decisions.
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Literature Review: A systematic literature review gathers best evidence from various credible sources, enhancing the validity of the research findings.
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Evidence Summary and Analysis: Research evidence must be summarized and critically analyzed, assessing study design, methods, and statistical significance.
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Synthesis and Application: Best available evidence must be synthesized and applied to clinical practice through comprehensive clinical decision analysis.
Research Methodologies
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True Experimental Design: A classic two-group approach that includes random selection/assignment to experimental and control groups, examining cause-and-effect relationships.
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Quasi-Experimental Design: Evaluates the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable with less control and no randomization, often used in ethical contexts.
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Nonexperimental/Correlational Design: Explores relationships between existing variables without manipulation; cannot establish cause-and-effect, with results expressed as correlation coefficients.
Types of Correlational Research
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Retrospective Research: Investigates data collected in the past to understand correlations.
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Prospective Research: Focuses on gathering and analyzing current data.
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Descriptive Research: Explores multiple variables simultaneously to determine existing relationships.
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Predictive Research: Develops models to predict future outcomes based on existing variables.
Levels of Evidence
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Level I Evidence: Derived from high-quality systematic reviews of RCTs or individual rigorously conducted RCTs with clear treatment effects.
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Level II Evidence: Based on lesser-quality systematic reviews or RCTs with significant limitations, including small sample sizes and inadequate methodologies.
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