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The Journal of Korean Society of Community-Based Occupational Therapy Vol.4 No.2 pp.31-40
Preference of Stroke Patients for Bathroom Environment in Residential Space
Lee, Kyoung-Min 메드윌병원 작업치료실
Kim, Yu-Seon 가야대학교 보건대학원 작업치료학과
Yoon, Su-Jeong 울산광역시 강남교육지원청 특수교육지원센터
Hong, Ki-Hoon 가야대학교 작업치료학과
Lee, Chun-Yeop 가야대학교 작업치료학과
Key Words : Bathroom,Preference,Stroke

Abstract

Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the preference of bathroom 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. Results : First, the subjects demand for improvement that non-slip tile and safety handle on bathtub. Second, they preferred the sliding door, sliding door handle, shower booth of convenient facility, non-slip tile, built-in cabinet, L-shaped safety handle, natural ventilating window, floor heating, easier bathtub to enter, bathtub with handle, tilted sink, water temperature index, toilet with safety handle, and bath chair. Conclusion : This study would contribute to bathroom environment for safety and ease in use.
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