ABSTRACT

Objective: This study systematically analyzed the quality and effects of studies applying occupational performance coaching (OPC) to parents of children with disabilities. Methods: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, and RISS databases were searched for studies published between 2003 and 2023. Search terms included “occupational performance coaching” or “OPC” and “child” or “childhood” or “childhood with disability.” Seven studies were selected for analysis using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses flowchart. Results: The selected studies comprised various designs: 2 randomized controlled experimental studies, 2 single-group non-random studies, 1 two-group non-random study, 1 single-case experimental study, and 1 case study. The risk of bias was analyzed as “some” in random controlled experimental studies and from “high” to “low” in the non-random studies. The analysis revealed that OPC interventions significantly enhanced children's occupational performance and improved parents' efficacy, emotions, and quality of life. Conclusion: This systematic review confirmed the effectiveness of OPC interventions for parents of children with disabilities. These findings provide meaningful evidence supporting the implementation of OPC as an effective intervention in the field of occupational therapy.