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

Occupational therapy research has not fully utilized available research methods when exploring occupational therapists' views on specific interventions and service provision nor when exploring consumer priorities and the impact of occupational therapy services. Q methodology, a quantitative method for the systematic assessment of qualitative data, is an approach that can be used to examine viewpoints related to occupational therapy.

Citation:
Garbellini S, Randall M, Steele M, Elliott C, Imms C. Unpacking the application of Q methodology for use in occupational therapy research. Scand J Occup Ther. 2021;28(4):323-8.

Keywords:
Occupational therapy; Q methodology; research

Abstract:
Occupational therapy research has not fully utilized available research methods when exploring occupational therapists' views on specific interventions and service provision nor when exploring consumer priorities and the impact of occupational therapy services. Q methodology, a quantitative method for the systematic assessment of qualitative data, is an approach that can be used to examine viewpoints related to occupational therapy.