The Occupational Participation of a Family of Children with Disabilities

<p>The purpose of this study was to obtain an understanding of how one family of children with disabilities views their occupational participation. A qualitative case study was used to provide a holistic view of occupational participation from individual family members. Data were gathered through interviews with all members of the family, observations of the family engaging in typical occupations, and artwork collected from the children. Data collected during interviews and observations were analyzed using the a priori coding method, with the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) serving as the theoretical framework used to identify codes. Current findings indicate that an understanding of occupational participation of the family unit cannot be established from observation alone, but must consider the individual family members' perspectives as well. Discussion focuses on the influence of the MOHO framework, importance of family-centered care, and the implications for occupational therapists working with children and their families. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year dc:date.available

2014

Author dc:creator

• Steele, Kim

• Children with Disabilities
• Family-Centered
• Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
• Occupational Participation
• Occupational Therapy
• Qualitative

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2014 Kim Steele

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/224

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1222