ACT Together A Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Program with Coaching for Parents of Children with Disabilities in Pediatric Clinics

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the ACT Together program, designed to support parents of children with disabilities coping with stress and psychological challenges. This program is based on acceptance and commitment therapy ACT and aims to assess feasibility, usability, and preliminary benefits in pediatric outpatient clinic settings. The study focuses on whether parents and occupational therapists can complete study activities as planned and how acceptable and appropriate the program is for implementation. Participants in this trial will complete six self-paced, weekly web-based ACT modules combined with six brief phone coaching sessions led by trained occupational therapists. Occupational therapists receive training materials and deliver coaching sessions by phone, supported by session checklists to monitor adherence. Parents are encouraged to complete about one module per week with coaching sessions following each module over approximately 7 to 8 weeks. All activities and data collection are conducted remotely using secure online platforms. During the study, parents will complete online questionnaires before and after the program to measure mental health and coping outcomes such as depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological flexibility. Both parents and therapists will also participate in one-time interviews about their experiences and program implementation. The study tracks program engagement, coaching fidelity, retention, and usability. Data is securely stored and used only in de-identified, aggregate form for research purposes.

ACT Together: Implementing a Web-Based Program With Brief Coaching for Parents of Children With Disabilities in Pediatric Outpatient Clinics