Description
This qualitative research course focuses on how to read, understand, and evaluate qualitative research as part of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy. Students will be led through the process of selecting a topic, developing research questions, and distinguishing how the type of question determines the qualitative research design. Students will learn components of qualitative research, including understanding, critiquing, and evaluating qualitative research and relevant literature, data collection, coding and analysis, and rigor in qualitative research. The students will work in small groups to design, complete, and present a qualitative research project that has relevance to the occupational therapy profession to expert reviewers.