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<p>Interprofessional collaboration between occupational therapy (OT) professionals and applied behavior analysis (ABA) professionals is critical for delivering comprehensive, client-centered care; however, little empirical research has examined how these professions perceive their collaborative relationships. Respondents from each profession completed separate surveys that were distributed through online professional networks. The OT survey included Likert-scale and open-ended questions addressing collaborative interactions, perceived barriers, and perceived benefits of working with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The BCBA survey mirrored this format to capture corresponding perspectives regarding collaboration with OT professionals. A total of 197 licensed professionals qualified and participated in the survey, including 120 OT professionals and 77 BCBAs. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, and qualitative responses were reviewed and organized to identify shared and divergent perspectives. Results indicated that both professions value collaboration and recognize its benefit to client outcomes. OT respondents reported greater challenges, whereas BCBA respondents expressed more optimism regarding interprofessional partnerships. Open-ended responses revealed themes of communication barriers, differing ethical perspectives, and scope-of-practice concerns. Implications include the need for enhanced interprofessional education, shared ethical dialogue, and structured opportunities for coordinated service delivery.</p>

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Interprofessional Collaboration Between Occupational Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis Professionals: An Examination of Perceptions, Challenges, and Opportunities

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    2026年8月4日

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  • Kristina Gasiewski,
  • Mary Jane Weiss,
  • Lori Mastrogiacomo

摘要

Interprofessional collaboration between occupational therapy (OT) professionals and applied behavior analysis (ABA) professionals is critical for delivering comprehensive, client-centered care; however, little empirical research has examined how these professions perceive their collaborative relationships. Respondents from each profession completed separate surveys that were distributed through online professional networks. The OT survey included Likert-scale and open-ended questions addressing collaborative interactions, perceived barriers, and perceived benefits of working with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The BCBA survey mirrored this format to capture corresponding perspectives regarding collaboration with OT professionals. A total of 197 licensed professionals qualified and participated in the survey, including 120 OT professionals and 77 BCBAs. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, and qualitative responses were reviewed and organized to identify shared and divergent perspectives. Results indicated that both professions value collaboration and recognize its benefit to client outcomes. OT respondents reported greater challenges, whereas BCBA respondents expressed more optimism regarding interprofessional partnerships. Open-ended responses revealed themes of communication barriers, differing ethical perspectives, and scope-of-practice concerns. Implications include the need for enhanced interprofessional education, shared ethical dialogue, and structured opportunities for coordinated service delivery.