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KMID : 1035420130010020105
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
2013 Volume.1 No. 2 p.105 ~ p.117
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Awareness on Occupational Therapy by the People Involved in Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities
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Jung Myeong-Jin
Jang Cheul
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Abstract
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Purpose : This study was to investigate the awareness on occupational therapy by the people involved in rehabilitation of persons with disabilities
Methods : The survey on the awareness of occupational therapy was conducted on 9 organizations and 111 employees associated with rehabilitation, of which the collected data was calculated in percentage using the results
Result : 89.2% answered with "I know the subject of occupational therapy," 66.6% with "I know the meaning of it," 81.1% with "I know the purpose of it," being awared that it has been conducted in medical institutions and other places. However those answers might need more precise information for each occasion. In addition, for the distinction between occupational therapy and other kinds(physical therapy, speech therapy, art therapy, play therapy, music therapy), 40.5% answered with "yes in some degree," but 19% with "no." Regarding the eligibility requirement for occupational therapist, 55% answered with "qualified with a licence."
Conclusion : Active promotion will be required more focusing on the subject of occupational therapy, the meaning of occupation, the purpose and working places of occupational therapy, the difference from other therapies, and the qualification of occupational therapist.
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KEYWORD
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occupational therapy, rehabilitation therapy, awareness
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