Occupational Therapy Literature Describes the Theory-Practice Gap That Exists Within

Multiple Choice

Occupational therapy literature describes the theory-practice gap that exists within the profession. Which of the following statements is correct in its description of the theory-practice gap?

A) A status where neither theory nor practice are informed by research
B) An intentional separation of theoretical science and practice experience, which limits the risk of research bias
C) A discrepancy that exists between researchers' theories that ground the ideas of the profession and clinicians' practice that is actually implemented
D) A process wherein practice is directly informed by theoretical research