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KMID : 1123620230210020035
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Journal of Korean Society of Sensory Integration Therapists
2023 Volume.21 No. 2 p.35 ~ p.44
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Investigating Occupational Therapy Students’ Awareness of Developmental Rehabilitation Services and the Accreditation of Sensory Developmental Rehabilitation Service Providers
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Sung La-Yun
Chang Moon-Young
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Abstract
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Objective : This study sought to explore occupational therapy students’ awareness of Developmental Rehabilitation Services (DRSs) and the certification of Sensory Developmental Rehabilitation Service Providers (SDRSPs). Moreover, it also aimed to examine the differences in students’ awareness based on general characteristics. The findings were intended to provide a foundation for research on sensory developmental rehabilitation.
Methods : An online survey was conducted among 199 occupational therapy students nationwide from October 4 to November 5, 2022.
Frequency analysis was used to assess the general characteristics and additional items. Both descriptive statistics and frequency analysis were employed to assess the students’ awareness of DRSs and SDRSP certification. Any differences in the students’ awareness based on their general characteristics were examined using t-tests and an analysis of variance.
Results : The students’ awareness of DRSs was moderate (4.50 ± 2.40), while their awareness of SDRSP certification was also moderate (4.22 ± 2.55). The awareness of DRSs varied significantly based on the students’ academic year and child-related practice experience. Similarly, the awareness of SDRSP certification differed significantly based on the students’ academic program, academic year, recognition by the related department, and child-related practice experience.
Conclusion : The occupational therapy students expressed a strong intention to provide DRSs and become certified as SDRSPs. However, their awareness levels were moderate. These findings emphasize the importance of educational efforts and the provision of relevant information about DRSs and SDRSP certification in universities to foster the development of competent SDRSPs.
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KEYWORD
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Awareness, Developmental rehabilitation services, Sensory developmental rehabilitation, Sensory integration
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