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KMID : 1143320230120040053
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Therapeutic Science for Neurorehabilitation
2023 Volume.12 No. 4 p.53 ~ p.65
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Survey of Work Experiences and Practices of Occupational Therapists in the Mental Health Field: A Focus on Physical Function Enhancement Interventions
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Kim Min-Jee
Kim Young-Woo
Kim, Jun-Hyeok
Kim Ga-Hee
Choi Hong-Seok
Moon Kwang-Tae
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Abstract
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Objective : This study aimed to identify the experiences and practices of occupational therapists in mental health and provide interventions for improving body function in individuals with mental illness.
Methods : Data were collected from mental health therapists between November 7 and November 14, 2022. A survey was distributed via email and 46 responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlations.
Results : The majority were female (58.7%), aged 20?30 years (84.8%), working in mental health centers (41.3%), and undergoing mental health occupational therapy training (91.3%). They had 1-3 years of mental health experience (65.2%) and were commonly involved in programs (71.1%), case management (62.2%), and administration (57.8%). Interventions for physical functioning were common (73.9%), including group interventions (41.2%), such as stretching, aerobic exercise, and walk training, and individual interventions (38.1%), such as walking, stretching, and aerobic exercise.
Conclusion : Occupational therapists play a crucial role in enabling individuals with mental illness to engage in daily life activities. However, relevant studies in this field are lacking. This study emphasizes the importance of mental health occupational therapy and the need for evidencebased services for physical function improvement interventions to provide more effective treatments for mental illnesses.
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KEYWORD
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Body function enhancement, Local community, Mental health, Mental health occupational therapist, Occupational therapy
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