Acceptability and feasibility of online occupational performance coaching for parents of children with disabilities in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Occupational performance coaching is a collaborative, strengths-based approach used by occupational therapists working with children and families. This study evaluates the acceptability and feasibility of delivering an online occupational performance coaching programme for parents of children with disabilities in the United Kingdom.

Method

Mixed-methods feasibility study. Eight UK-based families with children with disabilities participated in four to eight online coaching sessions. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was used to measure changes in occupational performance. The Parenting Stress Index Fourth Edition (short form) was used to measure changes in parental stress. Six parents were interviewed, and four therapists participated in a focus group

SUBMITTER: Frater T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12399807 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature