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inThe British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol.79 N°6 (June 2016) . - p. 376-384

Titre :	Using historical documentary methods to explore the history of occupational therapy
Type de document :	texte imprimé
Auteurs :	Brid Dunne ; Judith Pettigrew ; Katie Robinson
Année de publication :	2016
Article en page(s) :	p. 376-384
Langues :	Anglais (eng)
Mots-clés :	méthodologie de la recherche  histoire  ergothérapie
Résumé :	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.
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[article] Using historical documentary methods to explore the history of occupational therapy [texte imprimé] / Brid Dunne ; Judith Pettigrew ; Katie Robinson . - 2016 . - p. 376-384.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol.79 N°6 (June 2016) . - p. 376-384

Mots-clés :	méthodologie de la recherche  histoire  ergothérapie
Résumé :	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.
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