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KMID : 1034520190130020055
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Journal of Occupational Therapy for the Aged and Dementia
2019 Volume.13 No. 2 p.55 ~ p.63
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The Needs on Occupational Therapy at Day Care Center for the People with Developmental disabilities: For Related Workers
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Bae Won-Jin
Jung Nam-Hae
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the need for occupational therapy and the realistic difficulties of social welfare in day care centers.
Methods : This study was conducted to collect data of 78 social workers working in daycare center in the area B from January to February 2019. Questionnaire was 20 items consisted of general characteristics, awareness and needs on occupational therapy. Data was analyzed with SPSS 20.0.
Results : Sixty-three (80.8%) of the respondents answered they know occupational therapy, and 63 respondents(80.8%) occupational therapy is necessary. Social workers working in the day care centersaid the occupational therapy is the most necessary to improve performance of activities ofdaily living skills and instrumental activities of daily living skills, and realistic difficulties to provideusers occupational therapy include space shortage, burden on cost and so on.
Conclusion : In order to implement occupational therapies at the daycare center for adolescents and adultswith developmental disabilities, it is necessary to revise relevant laws and support the Ministryof Health and Welfare, and establish the basis for the effectiveness of occupational therapy foradolescents and adults with developmental disabilities.
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KEYWORD
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Occupational therapy, Developmental disability daycare center, Social worker
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