Implementation of video modeling in the occupational therapy intervention process for children and adolescents with special needs: A scoping review

Abstract

This scoping review explores the implementation of video modeling (VM) by occupational therapists during the intervention process for children and adolescents with special needs. Four primary electronic databases were used to conduct the scoping review: PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Proquest (Nursing and Allied Health). Research methodologies by Arksey and O’Malley were used as a framework to perform the review process. From the review, two themes emerged: (1) implementing VM by occupational therapists during the intervention process can successfully improve a client’s desired skills; (2) VM can be applied through several types of technologies. The findings support occupational therapists’ use of VM during interventions to positively enhance and promote desired skills among children and adolescents with special needs. Also, it can be incorporated into technological devices to suit a client’s specific needs.

Keywords:

• Arksey & O’Malley framework
• occupational therapists
• scoping review
• technology
• video modeling

Acknowledgments

Thank you to all research team members for their contributions in reviewing the articles.

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Funding

This study received financial support or scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.