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KMID : 1211620140090040375
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
2014 Volume.9 No. 4 p.375 ~ p.389
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Study on Knowledge of the Elderly’s Physical, Psychological and Social Aspects among College Students in Physical Therapy
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안청좌:Ahn Chung-Joa
김명철:Kim Myung-Chul/김승균:Kim Seung-Kyun/한슬기:Han Seul-Ki
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Abstract
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PURPOSE : The purpose of this study is to develop medical services for the elderly and qualitatively enhance physical therapy for them by analyzing korean students’ knowledge of the elderly.
METHODS : A total of 1027 male/female undergraduate students majoring in physical therapy were selected to examine the knowledge of the elderly. The knowledge of physical, psychological, and social aspects were investigated and measured by FAQ I of palmore (1988) and a scale developed by Yunjin et al. (1982). T-test, One-way-ANOVA and Scheff test were used.
RESULTS : The percentage of the students who correctly answered the questions on the elderly was 53.6%. In particular, the higher error rates were seen in the social (56.9%) and psychological (57.6%) aspects compared in the physical (33.7%) aspects. Those who answered the questions correctly were over 30s (63.69%, p=0.000), seniors (57%, p=0.000)and grown in cities (53.91%, p=0.001). In addition, students who took lessons on the elderly (57.71%, p=0.032)and had experiences in voluntary services (54.09%, p=0.023) were significantly higher in answering the questions correctly.
CONCLUSION : When students learned about the elderly, social and psychological aspects should be reinforced. The knowledge levels of the elderly can be elevated though voluntary services. It is thought that a follow-up study would be continuously neede to improve physical therapists’ knowledge on the elderly and quality of available services.
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KEYWORD
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Elderly, Physical therapy, Knowledge
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