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The Journal of Korean Society of Community-Based Occupational Therapy Vol.4 No.2 pp.1-10
Preferences of Stroke Patients for Kitchen Environment in Residential Space
Baek, Da-Rae 가야대학교 보건대학원 작업치료학과
Jung, Yeon-Jin 인제대학교 부산백병원 작업치료실
Kang, Suk-Gu 은광 어린이집
Kim, Hee-Jung 가야대학교 작업치료학과
Lee, Chun-Yeop 가야대학교 작업치료학과
Key Words : Kitchen,Preferences,Stroke

Abstract

Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the preferences of kitchen environment for stroke patients. Methods : The subjects of this study were 97 who have experience in rehabilitation therapy at hospitals in Busan. A questionnaire was distributed and collected from February 24th to March 13th, 2014. Descriptive statistics of frequency Study were used to analyze data. Results : First, the subjects demand for improvement that use a chair for work and install non-slip tiles. Second, they preferred the non-slip mat, boilers in heating equipment, drawer storage, L-shaped safety handle, adjustable sink of the height, automatic cutout of gas leak, faucet of touch-sensitive type, ㄷ-shaped kitchen and the ceiling-type hood in ventilation system. Third, they need kitchen items such as the sink self coming down, scissors for slices and knife to avoid hand injury. Conclusion : This study would contribute to kitchen environment for fall prevention and ease in use.
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