Methodological coherence: Establishing a unified research frame [La cohérence méthodologique: établir un cadre de recherche unifié]

摘要

Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of reading manuscripts submitted to this journal covering vast research methodologies; I am very pleased that the Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy is open to submissions "across the full range of methodologies" as I believe that this research diversity is crucial to the evolution of our profession. The breadth of possibilities for, and the many dimensions of, occupational therapy practice demand the uncovering of diverse knowledge pertaining to all aspects of occupation and its enablement. To fulfill this enormous task, occupational therapy researchers have asked, and must continue to ask, questions that arise from various ontological and epistemological positions, expanding the methodological diversity and creativity used within occupational therapy research.