Foundational concepts of collaborative practice with parents in occupational therapy for children.

Introduction: In occupational therapy for children, collaborative practice with parents is crucial for meaningful family-centred interventions, yet it remains undefined and inconsistently addressed. This study aimed to establish foundational concepts for collaborative practice with parents in occupational therapy for children in progressing the field with a universal description.

Methods: This paper encompasses the second dataset of a larger scoping review and a preliminary validation of findings by an advisory panel.

Collaborative practice with parents in occupational therapy for children: A scoping review.

Introduction: In childhood intervention, parent-therapist collaboration is central to the family-centred approach. Despite long-standing discussion in occupational therapy literature, the field faces challenges, including inconsistent terminology and difficulties in translating theory into practice. This paper represents the first part of a comprehensive scoping review study aimed at developing foundational concepts for collaborative practices with parents in occupational therapy for children.