Collaborative practices between parents and primary caregivers in pediatric occupational therapy: a scoping review...

This scoping review aims to identify and describe the available literature on current collaborative practices with parents and primary caregivers in pediatric occupational therapy [corrected]. The review will also explore the definition of collaborative practices and the therapeutic approaches employed in the literature.

The family-centered approach in occupational therapy has proven effective in supporting families' education about their child's condition, as well as intervention strategies. One of the pillars of this approach is parent-therapist collaboration. Collaborative practices enable shared decision-making and mutual engagement between families and professionals. The literature has shown inconsistencies in the definitions, language, and implementation of collaborative practices and family-centered literature. Such inconsistencies have been hindering the transition from traditional service delivery to a family-centered approach.

This review will include studies investigating collaborative practices in pediatric occupational therapy. Accepted studies must include a description of the therapeutic practices undertaken and an explanation of how the collaboration between parents and/or primary caregivers and professionals occurred. All pediatric occupational therapy areas will be considered for inclusion, including practices with other disciplines. However, studies including only adolescents or using child-centered interventions exclusively will be excluded.

The search will employ indexed terms and keywords in seven databases (MEDLINE, PsyclNFO, ERIC, Embase, OTseeker, Scopus, and ProQuest Central). Eligible sources must be written in English, and will not be limited to date range or location. Data will be extracted, charted, and descriptively analyzed by four reviewers based on JBI recommendations. Study findings will be presented and mapped in tables and diagrams to address the study aims.