Effectiveness of CO-OP group intervention for children with developmental coordination disorder: single-case experimental design study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

With the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach, children with developmental coordination disorder learn to use a problem-solving strategy to deal with their motor difficulties and perform daily activities of their choice. Therapists use guided discovery to enable children to find their own solutions. Although CO-OP is recommended in a group setting, studies are needed to support its effectiveness.

Methods and analysis

A single-case study design with multiple baselines across participants and four systematic replications will be used. In each of the five groups, four children (aged 8-12 years) will be randomly included at the baseline. The baseline includes 5-8 measurements, and the CO-OP intervention stage is comprised of 10 se

SUBMITTER: Madieu E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10759113 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature