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The Journal of Korean Society of Community-Based Occupational Therapy Vol.3 No.2 pp.47-56
A Qualitative Study of Use of Self-care Training among Occupational Therapists in a Different Clinical Settings
Kwak, Ho-Soung 순천향대학교 작업치료학과
Jung, Bong-Keun 순천향대학교 작업치료학과
Key Words : ADL,Phenomenological Study,Self-Care Training

Abstract

Objective : The objective of this study was understanding the procedure of self-care training in occupational therapy and exploring experienced occupational therapists' perspectives in self-care training Method : A phenomenological study design was used to collect information regarding use of self-care training among occupational therapists working in a different settings. The data collection process was conducted by using a structured interview and survey. Result : The self-care training strategies used by occupational therapists were summarized to four main themes; 1. Different strategies for different age group, 2. Design therapeutic strategy rely on client's natural environment, 3. Use of theoretical background: occupation-based or client-centered, or both. 4. Use of self-awareness stragety; using different method to reflect self-awareness. Conclusion : The self-care training is not just simply conduct ADL training but understanding client's age, environment, theoretical background, and self-awareness of the client. Through eatablishing understandable self-care training strategy according to client's age and environment, the more effective self-care training would be possible.
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