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KMID : 1040520130030020047
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Journal of Korean Society of Community-Based Occupational Therapy
2013 Volume.3 No. 2 p.47 ~ p.56
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A Qualitative Study of Use of Self-care Training among Occupational Therapists in a Different Clinical Settings
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Kwak Ho-Soung
Jung Bong-Keun
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Abstract
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Objective : The objective of this study was understanding the procedure of self-care training in occupational therapy and exploring experienced occupational therapists’ perspectives in self-care training
Method : A phenomenological study design was used to collect information regarding use of self-care training among occupational therapists working in a different settings. The data collection process was conducted by using a structured interview and survey.
Result : The self-care training strategies used by occupational therapists were summarized to four main themes; 1. Different strategies for different age group, 2. Design therapeutic strategy rely on client’s natural environment, 3. Use of theoretical background: occupation-based or client-centered, or both. 4. Use of self-awareness stragety; using different method to reflect self-awareness.
Conclusion : The self-care training is not just simply conduct ADL training but understanding client’s age, environment, theoretical background, and self-awareness of the client. Through eatablishing understandable self-care training strategy according to client’s age and environment, the more effective self-care training would be possible.
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KEYWORD
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ADL, Phenomenological Study, Self-Care Training
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