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KMID : 1129920140110010031
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Journal of Korean Society of Health Sciences
2014 Volume.11 No. 1 p.31 ~ p.39
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The knowledge difference in students and physical therapists of the elderly with dementia
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Kim Seung-Kyun
Kim Myung-Chul
Lee Min-Soo
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Abstract
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Background : This study was investigated if there were any significant differe nce between relatively clinical physical therapist that directly contact dementia a nd the students that theoretically contact.
Methods : We investigated 181 physical therapists and 225 university students b y using questionnaires. The questionnaire that used in this study was consisted by question about general characteristics, knowledge of dementia.
Results : Knowledge of dementia, Physical Therapy student average score was 1 1.81, non-Department of Health was 10.36, Physical therapists was 12.30. Kno wledge of dementia to the general characteristics did not significantly affected to Physical Therapy student. Non-Department of Health student was affected by acquisition of dementia information and living with the elderly. Physical Th erapy student had significant influence depending on the household monthly in come. Non-Department of Health student had significant influence depending on student age. Physical therapist had significant influence in accordance with de mentia information.
Conclusion : Ongoing education and awareness of dementia through the promo tion and improvement opportunities for the elderly with dementia and more co mmunicating will be needed.
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KEYWORD
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Dementia, knowledge, Physical therapist, Student, elderly
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