The effectiveness of occupational performance coaching for children and caregivers: A scoping review

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to map existing knowledge on the effectiveness of Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) for children and caregivers through a scoping review and to report preliminary evidence regarding the intervention's effectiveness. A literature search across six online databases identified 12 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The findings indicate that OPC has been applied to both tele-occupational therapy and interprofessional collaborations in kindergartens and schools, showing improvements in both children's and caregivers' occupational performance as well as in parenting and education-related outcomes. OPC may be a promising approach for occupational therapists to reach out to the community.