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To explore how occupational therapists perceive the clinical utility of the Assessment of Client’s Enablement (ACE) in practice.

Exploring occupational therapists’ perspectives on the clinical utility of the Assessment of Client’s Enablement (ACE): A qualitative study

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Qualitative study explores ACE's impact on collaboration in occupational therapy, suggesting enhanced communication and client engagement.

To explore how occupational therapists perceive the clinical utility of the Assessment of Client’s Enablement (ACE) in practice.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with experienced occupational therapists.
Analyzed transcribed interview data using the Steps for Coding and Theorization (SCAT) method.
Identified themes related to ACE's characteristics, observed changes, and collaboration processes.
Participants noted ACE facilitates mutual understanding and dialogue between therapists and clients.
Identified themes included ease of integration, visual feedback, and complementing existing tools.
Increased client insight and active engagement were reported, alongside enhanced professional reflection.

Sawada et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative study explores ACE's impact on collaboration in occupational therapy, suggesting enhanced communication and client engagement.