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Supporting parents with disability and other challenges through occupational therapy: What is needed?

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Occupational therapy (OT) support for parents with disabilities needs enhancement. Key needs include better institutional structures, training, resources, and professional recognition to improve parenting occupations for adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Disability studies
  • Parenting research

Background:

  • Parenting is a critical occupational role facing challenges.
  • Occupational therapy (OT) involvement in supporting parents with disabilities is currently limited.
  • This study addresses the need to expand OT support for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the factors necessary for increasing occupational therapy support for parenting occupations.
  • To identify the needs and views of occupational therapists working with adults with disabilities who are parents.

Main Methods:

  • An international online survey was conducted with occupational therapists.
  • The survey utilized a mixed-methods design, including descriptive statistics and content analysis.
  • Data were analyzed using multivariate multinominal logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • 1347 participants identified six key factors to enhance OT support for parenting.
  • These factors include institutional structures, training, resources, assessments, and professional recognition.
  • Needs varied based on country, setting, population, and therapist experience.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing OT support for parents with disabilities requires a multi-faceted approach.
  • Efforts are needed from individual therapists, professional bodies, organizations, and educators.
  • Increased recognition of OT's role in supporting parenting occupations is crucial.