Research: The Quest for Truth and the Key to Excellence

Elnora M. Gilfoyle, OTR, FAOTA, is the president of the American Occupational Therapy Association. She is also Head, Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523

Charles H. Christiansen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, is Director, Program in Occupational Therapy, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. He is also Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University. He is serving as the guest editor of the research series to be published in the journal’s Nationally Speaking department beginning with the February 1987 issue