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KMID : 0603920180260020099
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Journal of Korean Academy of Occupational Therapy
2018 Volume.26 No. 2 p.99 ~ p.112
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Occupational Therapy in Center for Dementia Based on Public Data
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Cho Seung-Hyun
Kam Kyung-Yoon
Bae Sung-Yoon
Cho Nam-Hoon
Oh Hye-Won
Yang Yeong-Ae
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Abstract
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Objective: This study has collected public data on National Dementia Plans and performed a cost-benefit analysis on occupational therapy(OT) in Center for Dementia to contribute in the determination of future dementia-related health policies.
Methods: The status of National Dementia Plans were gathered through public data portals from January to December 2016. Based on the gathered data, various variables were defined for OT cost-benefit analysis, and frequency analysis and mathematical calculations were utilized to calculate the variables.
Results: Seoul engaged in Dementia Management Projects in all autonomous regions, and all project personnel were full-time. Particularly, full-time OT personnel were placed in 96.0% of centers for dementia, providing OT within the Dementia Management Projects. The net benefit of OT in Center for Dementia, where full-time OT personnel were placed, was KRW 7.3 billion for Seoul.
Conclusion: It is expected that expanding the Dementia Management Projects similar to Seoul and engaging in programs through full-time OT personnel would lower the costs of care for dementia. Given the presence of the National Dementia Responsibility Plan, the Dementia Management Projects have seen expansion into a healthcare project at a national level. To effectively utilize the limited healthcare resources, it would be necessary to expand the occupational therapy.
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KEYWORD
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Cost-Benefit, Dementia, Occupational Therapy, Public Data
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