Participatory action research (PAR) aims to empower individuals and communities to achieve social change.

This blog will explore the relevance of this research approach to occupational therapy.


References


 This list will be added to as the blog grows......


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Carpenter, C., Suto, M. (2008). Qualitative research for occupational and physical therapists: A practical guide. Oxford: Blackwell. 

 Cockburn, L., & Trentham, B. (2002). Participatory action research: Integrating community occupational therapy practice and research. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(1), 20-30.

Corring, D. (2001). Participant action research. In J. V. Cook (Ed.) Qualitative research in occupational therapy: Strategies and experiences (pp. 13-23). Canada: Delmar. 


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Taylor, R. R., Suarez-Balcazar, Y., Forsyth, K., G. Kielhofner. (2006). Participatory research in occupational therapy. In G. Kielhofner (Ed.) Research in occupational therapy: Methods of inquiry for enhancing practice (pp. 620-631). Philadelphia: F A Davis. 

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