A Qualitative Study of Child Participation in Decision-making: Exploring Rights-based Approaches in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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A Qualitative Study of Child Participation in Decision-making: Exploring Rights-based Approaches in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Recorded in 2021

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Contributors

Author: Deirdre O’Connor, Helen Lynch, Bryan Boyle

Publisher: Plos One

Date: 2021

Geographic Coverage: Worldwide

Type of Resource: Research

Sector/setting: Academic

Vulnerable groups: Children, Young People

Developed with children and young people? Yes

Type of participation: Consultation With Children and Parents

Availability: Open Access

Keywords: Child health, Children, Decision-making, Healthcare policy, Pediatrics, Qualitative studies, Schools, United Nations

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Introduction

According to Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, therapists are duty-bound to include children in decisions that impact them. Although occupational therapists champion client-centred, collaborative practice, there remains a paucity of studies detailing children’s rights and experiences of decision-making in pediatric occupational therapy.

This qualitative study described the decision-making experiences of children, parents and therapists in occupational therapy.

Children’s rights need to be embedded as an aspect of best practice in providing services that are child-centred in occupational therapy practices and education.