The Researching Therapist: A Practical Guide to Planning, Performing and Communicating Research

There are many books available on research methodology but few cover the first steps in how to get started on identifying and planning a research project. This book meets that need. It is a clear and comprehensive guide to the processes involved in the preparation and presentation of a research proposal, intended for use by allied health students and practising therapists wishing to evaluate aspects of their clinical practice. Its structure follows the progress of the research process, from identification of a problem requiring investigation to the communication of the findings. Written by a multidisciplinary team it provides step-by-step guidance to this difficult task.

Highlights key points, common errors and misconceptions

Answers the basic questions which people are often afraid to ask and which other related books do not cover

Illustrated with examples related specifically to research in the various allied health specialties