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    • Neurodevelopmental disorders
    • Continuing education

    Background:

    • Adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) experience increased participation limitations.
    • Occupational therapy practice faces knowledge-to-practice gaps concerning this population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a continuing education program for occupational therapists (OTs) serving adolescents with NDDs.
    • To assess the program's impact on OTs' competence and self-efficacy.

    Main Methods:

    • Mixed-method design utilizing pre-post comparisons.
    • Assessed occupational therapists' competence and self-efficacy in evaluating and intervening with adolescents with NDDs.
    • Conducted interviews to gather feedback on the program's practical application.

    Main Results:

    • Significant post-program increases in professional competence and self-efficacy for NDD adolescent interventions, evaluations, and transition planning.
    • Enhanced knowledge of adolescent and NDD characteristics among participants.
    • No significant change observed in competence or self-efficacy for client-centered interventions.
    • Participants reported increased professional confidence and integration of evidence-based practices.

    Conclusions:

    • The continuing education program effectively enhanced occupational therapists' knowledge and skills for practicing with adolescents with NDDs.
    • The program contributed to narrowing the knowledge-to-practice gap in this specialized area.
    • Further research incorporating client perspectives is recommended to validate program effectiveness.