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Using historical documentary methods to explore the history of occupational therapy / Bríd Dunne, Judith Pettigrew, and Katie Robinson

Creator: Dunne, Bríd D.
Creators: Pettigrew, Judith | Robinson, Katie.
Material type: ArticleArticleContent type: Media type: Carrier type: Subject(s): Investigació en teràpia ocupacional | Història de la teràpia ocupacional | Metodologia científica | Recerca històrica | Investigació històricaOnline resources: Accés restringit usuaris EUIT In: BRITISH JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2016 JUN;79(6):376-383Summary: Introduction Historical research can benefit health professions by providing a basis for understanding how current beliefs and practices developed over time. From an occupational therapy perspective, a need for deeper critical understandings of the profession has been identified; historical research can facilitate this process. Documentary research is a significant methodology in historical inquiry, but there is a dearth of guidance for occupational therapists wishing to employ this method. Method A conceptual literature review was conducted to describe how to use documentary sources to understand the development of the profession, drawing on literature from the disciplines of history and occupational therapy. Results The stages of historical documentary research are described: choosing a topic, sourcing and selecting evidence, and managing sources. How to consider the authenticity, credibility and representativeness of historical material is discussed. Various means to determine the meaning of historical evidence are considered, with chronological, thematic and theoretical approaches proposed. Conclusion Methodological transparency is central to the process of historical documentary research. To enhance understanding of the quality of historical source material, adoption of the guidelines outlined is recommended. Adopting a clearly defined questioning perspective promotes more substantial conclusions and professional understandings.
List(s) this item appears in: Història de la Teràpia Ocupacional i la rehabilitació (articles i altres)
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Journal article Journal article Escola Universitària d'Infermeria i Teràpia Ocupacional de Terrassa Internet En línia Text complet Not for loan 0000003347850
Journal Journal Escola Universitària d'Infermeria i Teràpia Ocupacional de Terrassa Internet En línia Text complet Exclòs de préstec (Accés restringit) Consulta en línia 262471

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