Abstract
Introduction: Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) has demonstrated efficacy in enhancing occupational performance and participation among children with developmental disabilities, leading to its increased application in clinical practice. However, the understanding of how Hong Kong occupational therapists perceive and implement OPC remains limited.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the experiences of Hong Kong occupational therapists who participated in a clinical trail of OPC and assess the subsequent impact of these experiences on their current practices.
Methods: Three individual interviews and one focus group interview were conducted to explore the perceptions of six occupational therapists who engaged in the OPC clinical trial in Hong Kong. Conventional content analysis was performed to analyse the data collected to gain insights and identify key themes.
Results: Four major themes, each with two to three subthemes, were identified: (1) Mutual involvement of therapists and parents is important in OPC; (2) Perceived changes in parents compared to children; (3) Online delivery mode is a double-edged sword; and (4) Coaching experience impacts therapists' interaction with others in existing practice. Overall, therapists recognized the significance of preparation and parents’ readiness and acknowledged varying perceptions of changes, with more pronounced changes observed in parents than in children. They also discussed the positive and negative effects of the online delivery mode on OPC outcome and implementation. Furthermore, the therapists reported their exploration of integrating OPC elements into their current practice.
Conclusion: This study revealed that, although therapists reported positive coaching outcomes for parents, they noted a possible limitation in their perceptions of changes in children solely based on parent report. To align with local practice, we offer suggestions for adapting OPC, including streamlining its duration and integrating trust-building practices, in future training workshops.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the experiences of Hong Kong occupational therapists who participated in a clinical trail of OPC and assess the subsequent impact of these experiences on their current practices.
Methods: Three individual interviews and one focus group interview were conducted to explore the perceptions of six occupational therapists who engaged in the OPC clinical trial in Hong Kong. Conventional content analysis was performed to analyse the data collected to gain insights and identify key themes.
Results: Four major themes, each with two to three subthemes, were identified: (1) Mutual involvement of therapists and parents is important in OPC; (2) Perceived changes in parents compared to children; (3) Online delivery mode is a double-edged sword; and (4) Coaching experience impacts therapists' interaction with others in existing practice. Overall, therapists recognized the significance of preparation and parents’ readiness and acknowledged varying perceptions of changes, with more pronounced changes observed in parents than in children. They also discussed the positive and negative effects of the online delivery mode on OPC outcome and implementation. Furthermore, the therapists reported their exploration of integrating OPC elements into their current practice.
Conclusion: This study revealed that, although therapists reported positive coaching outcomes for parents, they noted a possible limitation in their perceptions of changes in children solely based on parent report. To align with local practice, we offer suggestions for adapting OPC, including streamlining its duration and integrating trust-building practices, in future training workshops.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2 Dec 2024 |
| Event | HKOTA 45th Anniversary Occupational Therapy Conference - Hong Kong Duration: 2 Dec 2023 → … |
Conference
| Conference | HKOTA 45th Anniversary Occupational Therapy Conference |
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| Period | 2/12/23 → … |