Client-Centered and Multidisciplinary Approaches in School-Based Occupational Therapy: Perceptions of Therapists and Parents

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· 발행기관 : 한국장애인재활협회 부설 재활연구소
· 수록지 정보 : 재활복지 / 28권 / 3호 / 95 ~ 131페이지
· 저자명 : 최인영, 이선욱

초록

This study aimed to explore the perspectives of occupational therapists and parents who receive therapeutic support services for their children with special needs in school. We focused on school-based occupational therapy (SBOT) service goals, delineating how participants prioritize necessary services and perceive multidisciplinary collaboration. In this cross-sectional study, we employed an online survey methodology. We used a purposive sampling method to reach all school-based therapists registered in therapeutic support centers and a snowball sampling method to recruit parents. The final sample included responses from 29 therapists and 120 parents. We found that parents reported a greater need for service provision and multidisciplinary collaboration compared to school-based occupational therapists. Although therapists felt competent in their service provision, there is an urgent need to address the service needs expressed by parents. The participating therapists reported working with lower-functioning students and prioritized goals such as “providing task skills through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)” and “enhancing student participation in educational activities.” In contrast, parents reported supporting higher-functioning children and prioritized goals such as “therapeutic activities within school environments” and “helping with important learning activities in natural environments.” This study underscores the need for ongoing research to develop integrative occupational therapy services in the school environment.

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