A qualitative analysis on parental perceptions about occupational therapy interventions on children with special needs

Hira Shafi Zaeem

Author(s)

Hira Shafi Zaeem Occupational Therapist Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences Ziauddin University

Abstract

AIMS & OBJECTIVES To assess the perceptions of parents about Occupational Therapy interventions on their children using a selfadministered questionnaire. STUDY SETTINGS & PARTICIPANTS Data was collected from OT departments of primary and tertiary care hospitals of Karachi. Parents of children with special needs enrolled in occupational therapy. RESULTS A total number of 72 participants participated in the study out of 150 sample size. The information about the special children with mean age of 7±3.8 was taken from the parents. Findings reported that a child has improved in domains i.e. fine and gross motor, self-behavior, communication and sensory motor with an average percentage. CONCLUSION It was concluded that OT is an integral part of rehabilitation that showed favorable treatment outcomes as perceived by parents of special children. Further studies are suggested to investigate role of parents in child’s improvement and level of functionality for effective management.

Publication Details

Page(s) 61-70

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Year: 2020

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Keywords

Disability, therapy, Activities, Autism, rehabilitation, Quality of life

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