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    • Occupational therapy
    • Research methodology
    • Health sciences

    Background:

    • Survey methods are integral to occupational therapy literature.
    • Understanding the evolution and application of surveys is crucial for the field.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe survey designs and data-gathering methods in occupational therapy.
    • To provide a historical overview of survey use in the field.
    • To offer recommendations for future applications of survey methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of occupational therapy publications.
    • Analysis of survey designs and data collection techniques.
    • Historical examination of survey method development.

    Main Results:

    • Survey methods are prevalent in occupational therapy research.
    • A comprehensive description of various survey designs and data-gathering approaches is provided.
    • The historical trajectory of survey use in occupational therapy is outlined.

    Conclusions:

    • Survey methods are a valuable tool for occupational therapists.
    • Further exploration and refined application of survey methods can enhance occupational therapy research and practice.
    • Recommendations are provided for optimizing future survey research in the field.