A scoping review of coaching in occupational therapy: Mapping methods, populations and outcomes

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 24, 2024

Abstract Introduction Coaching is proposed as a core enabling skill of occupational therapy and increasingly suggested for diverse range health populations. In recent years, research on coaching has proliferated, emerging from within outside therapy. Yet, concern been raised about the absence theoretical underpinning diversity descriptions in therapy, well low‐quality evidence supporting its effectiveness. The aim this study to map use by therapists 2007 2022 identify populations, settings outcomes it applied to, differences between interventions use. Methods This systematic scoping review Arksey O'Malley's five‐stage methodological framework with further direction using Levac framework. There was no consumer involvement undertaking review. Results Findings 60 publications indicate populations across lifespan primarily community improve performance, participation self‐efficacy. A wide are designed or used therapists, Occupational Performance being most researched (16/27, 59% named interventions). Common elements included collaborative goal setting problem‐solving; however, lack described theory methods persists. High‐quality designs effectiveness; an fidelity definition monitoring limits interpretation many studies. Conclusion language becoming common practice indicates effectiveness some interventions. Advances will be aided explicit statement basis interventions, congruent methods, mechanisms stated. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY maps current published research. Key aspects examined include how defined, who effective is. kinds that intended also reported. From 633 publications, were fully analysed. grown rapidly over past 10 years. Strong exists achieving personal goals people receiving when describe changes everyday life activities. variety disabilities chronic conditions their caregivers/parents, commonly parents children developmental issues. key features setting, shared problem‐solving client‐led action planning. Some other wider methods. believed work individual's self‐belief they can make changes. Theories underpin vary but focus self‐determination, behaviour change theory. However, do not any nor detail. Future should ensure clear explanation underpins it, applied.

Language: Английский

---

Solution-Focused Coaching to Support Clinicians’ Professional Development: An Analysis of Relational Strategies and Co-constructed Outcomes

Developmental Neurorehabilitation, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 25(3), P. 205 - 216

Published: Dec. 3, 2021

To explore solution-focused coaching (SFC) as a means to enhance pediatric rehabilitation practitioners' development of listening skills.Six clinicians each participated in two SFC sessions with an experienced coach who used practice model developed for (SFC-peds). The transcribed interviews were analyzed by inductive content analysis identify the coach's use relational strategies and nature what was being co-constructed sessions.The six (e.g., supporting reflective critical thinking). Through dialogue reflection, clinician four important outcomes, including shared meaning, awareness discovery strengths values, opportunities, forward movement.The study informs our understanding processes benefits conversations. These conversations appear provide optimal learning space professional development, facilitating co-creation awareness, intentionality.

Language: Английский

---

“I Could Really Use This”: Occupational Therapy Students’ Perceptions of Learning to Coach

Occupational Therapy International, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2022, P. 1 - 9

Published: Oct. 13, 2022

Coaching, an evidence-based approach in other fields, is relatively novel within occupational therapy (OT) and not yet widely taught OT programs. In recent studies, experienced therapists have reported that coaching added value to their practice, but students’ perspectives are missing from the literature. This phenomenological study explored ( $n=14$ ) perceptions of learning coach while fieldwork. Three themes emerged inductive qualitative analysis: Coaching Requires a Mindset Shift, Change Journey, Impact on Clients. Occupational students perceived required different way thinking reimagining role, saw clients’ outcomes, recognized potential for future practice regardless settings. The findings suggest incorporating skills into education could be beneficial when they enter profession.

Language: Английский

---

The Impact of a Brief Interprofessional Intervention on Attitudes toward Wellness Promotion among College Students in Helping Professions

Journal of Social Service Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 47(5), P. 724 - 735

Published: April 15, 2021

Research demonstrates that interprofessional education (IPE) is effective in changing attitudes and behaviors among college students health professionals. This study utilized a longitudinal, mixed-methods design to assess impacts of brief IPE intervention focusing on multidimensional wellness promotion. The incorporated principles the Theory Planned Behavior (TPB), integrated conceptualization with Solution-Focused Coaching (SFC), an evidence-based approach behavior change. One hundred seventy-six (N = 176) from science programs (e.g. social work, nursing) at large Western university were recruited for study. Quantitative results demonstrated significant (p <.01) differences between pre, postintervention, six-week follow-up, as well control groups <.01). To augment quantitative data, brief, semi-structured interviews completed thirteen (n 13) participants. Results Applied Thematic Analysis (ATA) included five emergent themes: increased understanding, holistic patients, more training needed related wellness, encouraging small changes, importance self-care. Findings demonstrate effectiveness solution-focused promotion attitudes, intention utilizing model helping professions.

Language: Английский

---

Coaching in an Acute Pediatric Setting: A Qualitative Approach to Understanding the Perspectives of Occupational Therapists

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 43(2), P. 212 - 227

Published: Oct. 17, 2022

To identify barriers and enablers to implementing coaching in acute pediatric settings from the perspective of occupational therapists develop an implementation plan address identified at a large metropolitan hospital.Participatory Action Research was used, two stages focus groups were conducted with 17 working hospital. Reflexive thematic analysis employed for data analysis.Stage one themes; (1) Lack clarity around definition, (2) Acute setting coaching, (3) Family acceptance appropriateness, (4) Enablers coaching. Stage Addressing skepticism about Logistics approvals, Implementation strategies In Two, participants researchers developed plan.Occupational perceived as hard implement due acuity caseloads traditional medical models. The six-step aims enhance therapist knowledge motivation well reduce environmental barriers, aim embedding into settings.

Language: Английский

---

Using the capability, opportunity, and motivation model of behaviour to assess provider perception of implementing solution-focused goal-setting in paediatric rehabilitation

Journal of Child Health Care, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 16, 2023

Adoption of family and child goal-setting in paediatric rehabilitation is important to positive long-term outcomes. Solution-focused coaching (SFC) has been identified as a promising approach ensuring this type occurs, while the actual implementation SFC by health care providers (HCPs) low. This study utilized capacity, opportunity, motivation model behaviour change (COM-B) identify which strengths difficulties perceived with respect rehabilitation. A self-report survey was developed administered HCPs at hospital. Each question based upon COM-B sub-component. Demographic information collected from HCPs, descriptive statistics were used rank components strongest weakest. Results indicate view provision an practice, they also perceive delivery due to: lack adequate individual skill, experience goal-setting, insufficient preparation for clients engage sharing their goals. organizational processes support practice within teams. Recommendations intervention are provided.

Language: Английский

---

Justifying a dedicated role for family therapy in pediatric neurorehabilitation

Journal of Family Social Work, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 24(2), P. 157 - 174

Published: Nov. 4, 2020

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in pediatric populations affects the entire family yet neurorehabilitation is often centered on individual needs of child. This article provides an overview select theory, models assessment and health care, interventions relevant to social worker field rehabilitation. The intention author encourage workers apply their expertise a medical setting without limiting role attending instrumental patient. Medical Family Therapist presented as emerging profession dedicated applying models, by whole affected TBI, well facilitating relationships between families healthcare teams.

Language: Английский

---

Sustaining Changes to Clinical Practice at Person, Team, and Organizational Levels

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 41(4), P. 355 - 357

Published: July 4, 2021

Aim: The purpose of this evidence-to-practice commentary is to provide strategies for sustaining solution-focused coaching (SFC) training outcomes and changes clinical practice at person, team, organizational levels.Methods: In the original study focus, research team conducted qualitative interviews with 13 service providers 6 months after completing 2 days SFC used a thematic analysis explore benefits challenges implementing approach.Results: findings indicated that clinicians found be effective valuable practice. Additionally, barriers adaptation were reported.Conclusion: Knowledge mobilization can supported by providing ongoing, follow-up opportunities learn across variety contexts. Cross-discipline professional learning include leadership non-clinical staff result in shared awareness, common language, value as communication framework implemented an organization.

Language: Английский

---