|
KMID : 1034520200140010049
|
|
Journal of Occupational Therapy for the Aged and Dementia
2020 Volume.14 No. 1 p.49 ~ p.58
|
|
|
A Study on the Awareness and Necessity of Occupational Therapy for the Elderly in the Community
|
|
Yeo Hyun-Joo
Lee Yun-Jeong
|
|
|
Abstract
|
|
|
Objective : In the present study, the demand for occupational therapy for the elderly in the community is
increasing, We will examine the recognition of occupational therapy the elderly in the community.
Methods : From November 1st to November 19, 2019, 69 questionnaire surveys were conducted for the elderly in the community in Busan, Kyungnam and Daejeon provinces Respectively. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed, and questionnaires collected via internet links and direct visits 69 parts. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS Technical statistical analysis was performed using Version 25.0.
Results : In the question of whether Do you know about occupational therapy, 28 persons(40.6%) responded to the questionnaire, and clients who need occupational therapy the higher rate of Physical disability and a disease was 61 persons(37.7%). Also, purpose of occupational therapy the higher rate of Health, Recovery and Improvement of function 64 persons(39.5%), and Necessity of Occupational Therapy “was positively necessary“ 24 persons(34.8%).
Conclusion : Recognition of occupational therapy for the elderly in the community is low, but the need for
occupational therapy. It is necessary to provide facilities and rehabilitation occupation therapy in the community program and education to provide rehabilitation occupation service. In order to activate in the community systematically in the future.
|
|
|
KEYWORD
|
|
|
Community, The elderly, Occupational therapy, Awareness, Necessity
|
|
|
FullTexts / Linksout information
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed journal information
|
|
|
|