The Conceptual Analysis of Collaboration in the Occupational Therapy by Combining the Scoping Review Methodology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Collaboration is an important concept in goal-setting in occupational therapy. However, this concept is not stable due to various definitions. The purpose of this study was to clarify the concept of collaboration in occupational therapy.

Method

A scoping review was used to search for all articles related to occupational therapy and collaboration. PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, and OT Seeker searches were conducted using predetermined keywords. Three examiners independently reviewed and assessed the quality of each study using Walker and Avant's concept analysis method.

Results

Results of the database searches yielded 1873 studies, 585 of which were deemed eligible to include in this review. Results showed five attributes ("active participation for the comm

SUBMITTER: Sawada T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10252342 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature