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KMID : 1143320230120030019
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Therapeutic Science for Neurorehabilitation
2023 Volume.12 No. 3 p.19 ~ p.32
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Research for Education Status, Knowledge and Awareness of Dysphagia Therapy Among Occupational Therapy University Students
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Min Kyoung-Chul
Seo Sang-Min
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the educational status, knowledge, awareness, and readiness for dysphagia therapy among university occupational therapy students.
Methods : One hundred and five online questionnaires completed by senior-year students at an occupational therapy university were analyzed. The questionnaire assessed the educational status, knowledge, awareness, and readiness for dysphagia therapy. Descriptive statistics and differences between those with and without practical experience were analyzed. The relationships among educational status, knowledge, and readiness were analyzed.
Results : Independent opening of the dysphagia therapy class (69.5%) and experience in dysphagia practice were high
(79.0%). Dysphagia education and knowledge in university and practice were moderate and item scores were higher for university education. Knowledge of adult dysphagia therapy was higher than that of pediatric dysphagia therapy. Scores on awareness, knowledge, and readiness for dysphagia therapy were significantly higher among students with practical experience.
Conclusion : Education and knowledge of dysphagia therapy were moderate. Knowledge and readiness in adults are higher than in children. Systematic dysphagia therapy education in university and associated practices are needed to enhance the specialty of dysphagia therapy.
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KEYWORD
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Awareness research, Dysphagia, Dysphagia education, Education status, Occupational therapy students
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