Appraising and Incorporating Qualitative Research in Evidence-Based Practice

Journal of Physical Therapy Education, Winter 2004 by Henderson, Roberta, Rheault, Wendy

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Roberta Henderson, PT, PhD (Candidate)

Wendy Rheault, PT, PhD

Roberta Henderson is assistant professor at the Department of Physical Therapy at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064 (roberta. henderson @rosalindfranklin. edu). Address all correspondence to Roberta Henderson.