In this paper, Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) is presented as a means whereby occupational therapists can support parents in achieving goals for themselves and their children. OPC coaching intervention that assists to recognise implement social physical environment changes more successful performance utilises collaborative problem-solving within relationship which are guided towards identifying implementing effective, autonomous solutions dilemmas. described relation the principles...

There is a dearth of evidence on the proportion hospital population at any one time, that in last year life, and therefore how policies services can be oriented to their needs.To establish likelihood death within 12 months cohort inpatients given census date.Prevalent study.In total, 10,743 25 Scottish teaching general hospitals 31 March 2010.In all, 3098 (28.8%) patients died during follow-up: 2.9% by 7 days, 8.9% 30 16.0% 3 months, 21.2% 6 25.5% 9 28.8% months. Deaths index admission...

This study examined the effectiveness of occupational performance coaching in improving children's and mothers' parenting self-competence.A one-group time-series design was used to evaluate changes (n = 29) 8) at four time points: (1) pre-wait list, (2) preintervention, (3) postintervention, (4) follow-up.Significant improvements occurred postintervention for children, F(1, 78) 153.72, p < .001, η² .86, mothers, that were maintained 6 wk after intervention. Mothers' self-competence also...

This study explores the use of occupational performance coaching (OPC) with three parent–child dyads using descriptive case methodology. OPC is a parent-directed intervention in which parents are coached to improve their own or children's home and community contexts. In this study, parent child was examined pre–post design key outcome measures being Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) goal attainment scaling (GAS). Parent experiences engaging therapist were explored through...

To understand caregivers' experiences of implementing sleep systems for children with complex neurodisability. This knowledge would help develop and refine the evidence base to inform clinical practice improve care support increased engagement adherence this approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted nine caregivers (7 mothers, 2 fathers) eight aged 4-17 years (mean age 7.7 years) Interviews audio-recorded transcribed. Interpretive Description methodology inductive analysis based on...

Background/aim Evidence‐based practice is internationally recognised as an essential component of contemporary occupational therapy, and being critical to the future profession. However, its uptake by therapists has been modest with barriers such attitudes, skills organisational support frequently cited. This study explored New Zealand therapists' perceptions their behaviours, attitudes regarding evidence‐based practice. Method A survey comprising open closed questions was emailed all...

Surveys suggest most people would prefer to die in their own home.To examine predictors of place death over an 11-year period between 2000 and 2010 Dumfries Galloway, south west Scotland.Retrospective cohort study.19,697 Galloway residents who died the region or elsewhere Scotland. We explored relation age, gender, cause (cancer, respiratory, ischaemic heart disease, stroke dementia) (acute hospital, cottage residential care home) using regression models show differences trends. The main...

Introduction: Occupational Performance Coaching is an intervention provided to parents, which targets their goals in occupational performance for themselves and children. Preliminary evidence points its effectiveness; however, little known about parents' experiences of engaging Coaching. Method: Within a larger mixed methods study, purpose-designed survey comprising open closed questions was used explore (N = 29) The targeted impressions, learning experiences, perceptions the impact...

Abstract OBJECTIVE. We examined the feasibility of study procedures and explored potential efficacy Occupational Performance Coaching for stroke survivors (OPC–Stroke), an intervention designed to improve participation after stroke. METHOD. In this pilot randomized controlled trial, 21 participants were receive or usual care. Recruitment, retention, outcome completion rates calculated. Direction change effect sizes outcomes participation, goal performance satisfaction, self-efficacy,...

Dundee University School of Medicine established a pilot for 40 week long comprehensive Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) in 2016. Ten places year 4 students are available which shared between two regions Scotland largely rural areas by UK definitions. This paper describes the drivers pilot, its implementation and early evaluation. For evaluation, data were collected using focus groups semi-structured interviews from first cohort seven students, four health service employed staff (two...

Background. Many stroke survivors report participation challenges. Occupational Performance Coaching for (OPC-Stroke) is designed to assist develop the ability plan and manage engagement in occupation. This approach combines emotional support, individualized education, goal-focused problem solving promote occupational engagement. Purpose. study will explore potential efficacy of OPC-Stroke feasibility research methods use a larger trial. Method. A pilot randomized controlled trial be...

The body is central to the practice of physical therapy, but clinical theory largely neglects as a concept. A better understanding embodied experience could enhance delivery therapy.The purpose this study was gain an in-depth embodiment for people after stroke while transitioning from hospital home.Seven with stroke, aged 66 89 years, were interviewed 1 month discharge rehabilitation unit. Interviews analyzed using grounded methods, and theoretical model developed.Two main themes in were:...

Abstract Aim To determine whether short-phase Occupational Performance Coaching combined with service navigation support is feasible for families waiting autism assessment. Method A pilot feasibility study was conducted using a blinded randomization procedure that allocated participants to one of three trial arms: (1) face-to-face coaching, (2) videoconference and (3) usual care. Outcomes included retention aim 70–80%, goal attainment secondary standardised measures adaptive behaviour,...

This study examined strategies mothers reported as effective in facilitating children's successful performance activities they identified goals during Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC).Twenty-nine of children with occupational issues engaged OPC. A random sample 44 /157 (28%) coaching sessions were video-recorded from which the audio recording was analyzed using a general inductive approach to explore nature by mothers.Two major themes emerged: (1) Context-focused; or (2)...

Participation in community activities contributes to child development and health-related quality of life (HRQOL), but restricted participation has been reported children with disabilities. Occupational performance coaching (OPC) is an intervention that targets participatory goals through parents, evidence effectiveness for pediatric populations. Little known about the feasibility OPC Hong Kong, or its effect on children's HRQOL. A mixed-methods case study design was applied explore Kong...