Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Aaron Bonsall, OTR/L, Phd
Abstract
Objective. The objective of this study was to describe how pediatric occupational therapist enacted family-centered care in the outpatient clinic and the resulting perception families had of this care. Method. The use of an open-ended, six question survey was administered to parents of children who were receiving occupational therapy services in an outpatient pediatric clinic. Two researchers employed thematic coding to analyze the results. Results. Five themes emerged including: styles of communication, transfer to home, environment, focusing on the child, and involving the family in goals and focus. Conclusion. There were many positives associated with family-centered care to include satisfaction with delivery of service and frequency of communication. Families tended to focus on the child as opposed to their needs. Privacy and common areas of miscommunication should be considered when providing occupational therapy services.
Recommended Citation
Ruiz, Holli, "“We don’t like talking about toileting issues in front of everyone”: Parents’ reflections on family-centered care" (2019). OT Student Capstones. 46.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/ot-capstones/46