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Babycare Assistance Needs of Parents With Physical Disabilities: An Observational Study

Evelina Pituch1,2, Tiffanie Cormier2, Véronique Gilbert2

  • 1Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada.

OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health
|May 16, 2023
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Parents with physical disabilities often require assistance with babycare tasks. This study highlights significant needs in everyday parenting activities, emphasizing the necessity for specialized support services.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Disability Studies
  • Parenting Research

Background:

  • Parental assistance needs for individuals with physical disabilities are underresearched.
  • Understanding these needs is crucial for supporting independent parenting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the specific assistance needs of parents with physical disabilities during in-home babycare.
  • To identify challenges in performing daily parenting activities.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative observational study involving 31 parents with physical disabilities.
  • Utilized the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Profile adapted for parents.
  • Employed video recordings for qualitative content analysis of assistance needs.

Main Results:

  • At least 25% of parents faced difficulties in all babycare activities.
  • Assistance was required for activity performance and related operations.
  • Needs spanned across all assessed babycare tasks.

Conclusions:

  • Specialized clinical services are essential for parents with physical disabilities.
  • Interventions should focus on promoting safe and accessible parenting.
  • Addressing identified assistance needs can enhance parental well-being and child safety.

Keywords:
Activities of Daily Livingassessmentcognitionoccupational therapyparenting

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