Objective : The purpose of this study was conducted to investigate perception and needs for continuing education of occupational therapists. Methods : We conducted an online questionnaire survey of 432 occupational therapist. Data were collected from June 15 to 29, 2021. The questionnaire consisted of a total of 31 questions, consisting of 8 questions for general characteristics, each 8 questions for perception and needs of continuing education, 7 questions for needs for management and participation in continuing education. An independent t-test was conducted to compare the perception and needs according to gender. In addition, a one-way ANOVA test was conducted to compare the differences according to general characteristics, and the post-analysis was analyzed by the Scheffé test. Results : The perception of continuing education averaged 2.53, needs for continuing education was 3.24. Areas with a large difference in perception and needs were the community area and the mental health area, and areas with a small difference were the humanities area and the physical disability area. Perception of continuing education showed significant differences according to gender, age, education level, career, and position of work, and needs showed significant differences in age and position of work. The reason for completing continuing education was 'to acquire credits' and 'to use in the current job', the needs for non-face-to-face education was higher than that of face-to-face education, and case study and lecture methods were required. Conclusion : For the development of continuing education for occupational therapist, it is necessary to develop various continuing education programs and to reflect the needs of occupational therapist.

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Objective : This study was to investigate the effect of Occupation based reminiscence program on depression and resilience of community elderly. Methods : Occupation based reminiscence program was provided to two elderly women. Baseline(A) of 3 sessions, intervention(B) of 11 sessions, and baseline regression(A') of 3 sessions were performed. Korean Form of Geriatric Depression Scale (KGDS) for depression and Korean Resilience Quotient Test-53 (KRQ-53) for resilience were measured for subjective evaluation at the last session of each period. QECG-3 was measured for heart rate variability, at each session to investigate physiological depression and physiological resilience. The amount of change in each period of subjective depression and subjective resilience was investigated for the analysis of results, and physiological depression and physiological resilience were visually analyzed to confirm the average and ±2 standard deviation band results for each period. Results : Depression decreased in both subjective and physiological depression. Subjective resilience decreased in subject 1 and increased in subject 2, and physiological resilience increased in all subjects. Conclusion : Occupation based reminiscence program was effective for subjective depression, physiological depression, and physiological resilience for elderly in community. Through this, the group study that applied Occupation based reminiscence program to prevent of depression and increase of physiological resilience of elderly in community could be considered.

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Purpose : This study was to find out the effect of oral health and disability on the quality of living of senior citizens with physical disabilities in local communities, as well as how the variables are correlated with each other and how well they explain their causality. Method : The study included 117 senior citizens with physical disabilities in local communities. The questionnaire included questions on the general characteristics of the respondents. For testing, Oral health status assessment (OHAT), WHODAS 2.0, and quality of life (EQ-5D) were used. Additionally, Pearson’s correlation and hierarchical multiple regression analysis were applied. Results : Oral health and disability showed statistically significant correlation with quality of living. The regression analysis indicated significant effect of oral health and disability on quality of living. Among the sub-factors of WHODAS 2.0, self-maintenance and socializing with others exerted the most significant effect. Conclusion : The findings indicate the significant effect of oral health and disability on the quality of living of senior citizens with physical disabilities. In the future, it is hoped that it will be used as a variety of occupational therapy interventions so that people with physical disabilities can maintain their swallowing function and physical health and lead an independent life.

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