Qualitative Research for Occupational and Physical Therapists: A Practical Guide by Christine Carpenter (Reader in Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Coventry, UK)
Carpenter and Suto address the specific needs of the therapy professions by examining the unique challenges of conducting qualitative research in community and institutional rehabilitation settings. Whilst grounded in contemporary literature, the book puts theory into action with examples of research and a demonstration of how such studies have directly influenced rehabilitation practice.
The book covers the entire research process from the initial preparation through to implementing, interpreting, disseminating, and ensuring the quality of qualitative research.