Hanna, K., & Rodger, S. (2002). Towards family-centred practice in paediatric occupational therapy: A review of the literature on parent-therapist collaboration. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 49, 14-24.
The study reviewed the important of parent involvement in interventions with children. Currently, trends in pediatric service delivery have been towards family-centered care, with a central component of this approach being parent-therapist collaborating in planning and evaluating intervention. The paper provides issues and suggestions for clinical practice, including parent diversity and unique perspectives, development of effective parent-therapist relationships, and establishment and development of goals and priorities of care. Overall, it is critical for occupational therapist to develop these effective skills in building a collaborative partnership with parents, particularly in pediatric settings as it moves toward a more family-centered approach. In general, therapists may need to 'step down from the pedestal of professionalism to learn and share the perspectives and expertise the parents bring to the collaborative process. Often times, parents are expected to contribute opinions and ideas in the professional's environment, where they may not feel comfortable or confident to honestly share. Therefore, OT's may need to utilize a client's home or alternative environment that provides valuable opportunities for assessment and intervention, as well as offers the chance to collaborate with parents where they are likely to feel more comfortable.
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The study reviewed the important of parent involvement in interventions with children. Currently, trends in pediatric service delivery have been towards family-centered care, with a central component of this approach being parent-therapist collaborating in planning and evaluating intervention. The paper provides issues and suggestions for clinical practice, including parent diversity and unique perspectives, development of effective parent-therapist relationships, and establishment and development of goals and priorities of care. Overall, it is critical for occupational therapist to develop these effective skills in building a collaborative partnership with parents, particularly in pediatric settings as it moves toward a more family-centered approach. In general, therapists may need to 'step down from the pedestal of professionalism to learn and share the perspectives and expertise the parents bring to the collaborative process. Often times, parents are expected to contribute opinions and ideas in the professional's environment, where they may not feel comfortable or confident to honestly share. Therefore, OT's may need to utilize a client's home or alternative environment that provides valuable opportunities for assessment and intervention, as well as offers the chance to collaborate with parents where they are likely to feel more comfortable.