ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to explore Coaching in Context as experienced by caregivers of children with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Thematic analysis of follow-up interviews completed with caregivers of children with SCI (N = 7). During the initial coding phase, two reviewers deductively coded the data using the interview guide used to complete the interviews and subsequently inductively coded the data to identify emerging themes. The codes were analyzed and organised into themes. The reviewers examined each other’s themes to compare their interpretation, assessed themes in relation to coded quotes, and developed consensus on themes. Three common themes emerged that reflect the parent perspectives towards coaching with 2–3 subthemes – (1) new learning with subthemes of goal-oriented approach, goal setting, and organisation strategies, (2) client-coach relationship with subthemes of accountability, convenience, and support, and (3) gaining insight with subthemes of self-efficacy and confidence. Findings indicate perceived benefits of coaching in context from caregivers of children with SCI. Coaching in Context may be an effective approach for fostering skill development and increased self-efficacy for caregivers of children with SCI. It can be used by clinicians to enhance existing skills, such as therapeutic use of self and goal setting, to encourage client participation.

摘要

本研究的目的是探索脊髓损伤 (SCI) 儿童的看护者所经历的情境辅导。对脊髓损伤患儿看护者进行的后续访谈的主题分析（N = 7). 在初始编码阶段，两名审阅者使用用于完成采访的采访指南对数据进行演绎编码，随后对数据进行归纳编码以识别新出现的主题。这些代码被分析并组织成主题。审稿人检查彼此的主题以比较他们的解释，评估与编码引用相关的主题，并就主题达成共识。出现了三个共同主题，反映了家长对辅导的看法，有 2-3 个子主题——(1) 新学习，子主题为目标导向方法、目标设定和组织策略，(2) 客户-教练关系，子主题为问责制、方便和支持，以及 (3) 通过自我效能和自信的子主题获得洞察力。情境辅导可能是促进脊髓损伤儿童看护者技能发展和提高自我效能的有效方法。临床医生可以使用它来增强现有技能，例如自我治疗和目标设定，以鼓励客户参与。