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20Q: Interview with OT Scholar and Historian

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1.  The first step in developing a search strategy to answer a research question is to _______________________. Decide which print or online databases to use Identify and locate occupational therapy journals Find a librarian to help locate the best articles Analyze the search question for major concepts

2.  Use of PubMed (Medline) database is suggested as an important database to search because: It includes a small number of medical and scientific journals The journals are peer reviewed and have an impact factor All published occupational therapy journals are included Most of the articles can be downloaded free of charge

3.  In developing a search strategy, FIRST identify which of the following from the research question: Nouns Adjectives Verbs Prepositions

4.  Which of the following is NOT listed as a reliable resource to prepare an initial search strategy? Personal accounts Handbook Dictionaries Textbooks

5.  Which of the following title would be the BEST article to select from an initial search strategy? Joey, a case study of a severely autistic child New drug shows promise in treating autism State of the art about autism: A scoping review Treating autism in the public school classroom

6.  If the summary of findings is organized by levels of research which of the following would be summarized FIRST? Case studies Personal or expert opinion Oldest studies first Randomized clinical trials

7.  Selective application means: Summarizing the studies with the best research design. Identifying the most widely used assessment instruments. Translating what can be implemented in the work setting. Limiting the focus to programs developed by therapists.

8.  To the field of occupational therapy, the year 1917 is MOST important because: The occupational therapy professional organization was founded The United States entered the first World War The Army started using OT to treat injured soldiers Education and training of OT personnel began

9.  The initial attempt to determine and establish the qualifications of therapists to practice began with: Registration Licensure Certification Accreditation

10.  Occupational therapy is founded on a belief that people: Can be helped to modify or adapt situations that result from disease or disability Should learn to accept the consequences of disease and disability Can be cured from most diseases and disabilities Should encourage politicians to provide insurance to cover the costs of disease or disability