Current Research
OT4Parenting currently has multiple research projects underway: an international survey of OT perspectives on parenting, a systematic review, a study of the parenting tasks and activities that parents do & more.
International Survey
We are currently analysing an international survey of occupational therapists about the role of OT in parenting. A total of 1357 occupational therapists have completed the survey in 9 languages and from 42 countries. Stay tuned for the findings!
Systematic Review
We are currently conducting a systematic review of parents’ experiences with obtaining professional support for parenting concerns. You can access the review protocol here.
POP Framework.
We are planning a study that will use Experience Sampling Method to explore the range tasks and activities that parents do as part of parenting. We will use this information to assess the validity of the POP framework, identify any additional parenting occupations, and explore the impact of culture on parenting practices.
Parenting Needs and Service Delivery Preferences for Parents in Ireland living with Chronic Disease
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Testing the Validity of the Parenting Occupations and Purposes Framework in an Irish context
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