Bøker av L Finlay

Gives clear guidance on how to set up and conduct small scale research that is based in clinical practice Assumes no prior knowledge of qualitative research and is aimed specifically at psychotherapists Recognises development of the evidence base for psychotherapy through qualitative research as a key objective for practitioners.

Most information currently available to health professionals focuses on quantitative research; this book fills the gap. Written by occupational therapists and physiotherapists of international standing, this practical text maps the links between philosophy, research methods and practice in an accessible way.

Reflexivity is a popular tool used to analyse personal, intersubjective and social processes which shape research projects. It enables researchers, particularly within the qualitative tradition, to acknowledge their role and the situated nature of their research.