Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2019
Published Online: August 01, 2019
Updated: April 30, 2020
Enhancing Collaboration Regarding Long-Term Therapy Planning for Children With Chronic Conditions Using Participatory Action Research (PAR)
Victoria McQuiddy, MHS, OTR/L; Kristin Winston; Sonia Kay, PhD, OTR/L; Terrianne Jones
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
  • University of New England, Biddeford, ME, USA
  • Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
  • University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Article Information
Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2019
Enhancing Collaboration Regarding Long-Term Therapy Planning for Children With Chronic Conditions Using Participatory Action Research (PAR)
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311505108. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO3003
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311505108. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO3003
Abstract

Date Presented 04/04/19

This research study sought to understand parent perspectives on their child’s long-term therapy needs. This study utilized participatory action research (PAR). A shared decision-making tool was developed and tested as a method for enhancing collaborative conversations between the parent and therapist about a long-term therapy plan. Use of PAR was effective in allowing parents and therapists to cocreate a change regarding long-term therapy planning for children with chronic conditions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Victoria McQuiddy

Contributing Authors: Kristin Winston, Sonia Kay, Terrianne Jones