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Unpacking the application of Q methodology for use in occupational therapy research.

Simon GarbelliniMelinda RandallMichael SteeleCatherine ElliottChristine Imms
Published in: Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy (2020)
The rigor of the method's processes may add credibility to identified viewpoints and how they could inform occupational therapy practice.Key messagesQ methodology can be used in occupational therapy research to explore consumer and therapist viewpoints regarding interventions, service provision, priorities and the profession itself.Q methodology employs a specific, repeatable process within each stage of the research process to ensure rigour.Q methodology provides an approach to combining qualitative research methods with quantitative analysis techniques to understand the viewpoints of interest.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • primary care
  • physical activity
  • palliative care
  • systematic review
  • quality improvement