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KMID : 1011420090140040027
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Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
2009 Volume.14 No. 4 p.27 ~ p.31
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The Importance of Work Capability and the Educational Needs for Optometric Duty
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Lee Ok-Jin
Park Sang-Chul
Lee Seung-Won
Jeon Young-Ki
Kang Sung-Soo
Lee Won-Jin
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to document the importance of work capability and the educational needs for optometric duty.
Methods: Questionnaires were distributed to 813 optometrists and 89 full-time faculties on nation wide in July, 2008.
Results: Statistical analysis showed that high mean of 3.53, maximum of 4, for the importance of work capability, and 3.46 for the educational needs as for the total optometric duty. Especially, optometric dispensing was the highest on the importance of work capability and the educational needs, where as medical ethics and optometric jurisprudence and business management was the lowest.
Conclusions: Both optometrists and full-time faculties agreed to the importance of work capability and the educational needs, and therefore it should be reflected in optometric education program.
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KEYWORD
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Optometric duty, Work capability, Educational needs
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