Objective : This study attempted to find out how the degree of communication between occupational therapists working at the Dementia Care Center and protectors of dementia patients affects the job commitment and job satisfaction of occupational therapists. Methods : From December 2022 to February 2023, a survey was conducted on 68 occupational therapists at the Dementia Care Center who met the selection criteria on communication with protectors, job commitment, and job satisfaction. Statistical analysis was conducted to find out the impact of communication with protectors on job commitment and job satisfaction. Resutls : First, there was a significant difference in work experience in the comparison of job commitment according to the general characteristics of occupational therapists at the Dementia Care Center. Second, there was a significant difference in work experience in the comparison of job satisfaction according to the general characteristics of Dementia Care Center occupational therapists, and the more work experience, the higher the job satisfaction. Third, communication with dementia patient protectors at the Dementia Care Center was found to affect both job commitment and job satisfaction of occupational therapists. Conclusion : The organizational environment of occupational therapists, which is a legal manpower in the Dementia Care Center, a state-sponsored dementia institution, can have an important impact on the job performance of occupational therapists. In this study, it was confirmed that communication, one of the essential factors related to the job of the occupational therapist, affects job commitment and job satisfaction. For dementia patients with reduced cognitive function, the importance of communication with their protectors was considered in the job of occupational therapy, and the necessity of operating an communication training program of an institution that can promote positive improvement in communication.

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Objective : The purpose of this thesis is to compare the differences in musculoskeletal symptoms, pain, and quality of life between personal assistants for individuals with brain lesions and personal assistants for individuals with autism. Methods : The study was conducted from May 10th to 19th, 2023, having 114 personal assistants who work in Changwon as subjects; 62 personal assistants for individuals with brain lesions and 52 personal assistants for individuals with autism. We measured musculoskeletal symptoms and the level of pain by using a Nordic-style questionnaire, and quality of life with SF-36. Results : The result of the study is as follows. In both group, the pain in the shoulder(r=.24; p<.05), wrist and hands(r=.24; p<.01) remarkedly increased as the assistants have more work experience. In the case of the personal assistants for individuals with brain lesions, it turned out that they got more musculoskeletal symptoms in broader areas, with respect to symptom manifestation within twelve months and within one week(p<.05). The comparative analysis of SF-36 scores revealed a statistically significant lower score in the domain of Bodily Pain for personal assistants for individuals with autism(p<.01). Conclusion : Therefore, for personal assistants for individuals with brain lesions, the preventive intervention should be done to reduce musculoskeletal symptoms and pain and for personal assistants for individuals with autism, the psychological intervention is needed to alleviate the subjective physical pain.

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Objective : In this study, we aimed to find out how the general characteristics of people with dementia and their family caregiver’s general characteristics affect the quality of life of family caregivers of people with dementia using a quality of life assessment tool for family caregivers of people with dementia. Methods : Data were collected from families of dementia patients diagnosed with dementia through a questionnaire consisting of 7 items related to the people with dementia, 12 items related to the family caregivers of people with dementia, and 23 questions assessing the quality of life of the family caregivers of people with dementia, targeting family members of dementia diagnosed from March 2022 to November of the same year. Using SPSS 25.0 version, an independent samples t test and one-way analysis of variance were performed to identify differences in the general characteristics and general characteristics of people with dementia and their family caregivers. Results : The average quality of life score of the family caregivers of people with dementia who participated in the study was 46.92, and the scores for each subarea were 7.89 for health condition, 5.54 for daily life, 13.81 for work and others, 10.14 for burden, and 9.54 for stress. General characteristics that can affect the quality of life of family caregivers of people with dementia include: if the people with dementia is female with the lower the functional level, the problem behavior due to memory decline, decreased awareness of date and time, and difficulty in handling stool and urine. It was confirmed that the lower the economic level of the family caregivers of people with dementia, the lower the quality of life of the family caregivers of people with dementia, if the relationship with the people with dementia was that of the eldest daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law, or daughter. Conclusion : Through this study, major factors affecting people with dementia and their family caregivers' quality of life were identified. I hope that various organizations will be able to contribute improving policies for family caregivers of people with dementia along with developing education, counseling, and intervention programs for family caregivers of people with dementia.

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Objective : This study investigated the mediating effects of major competency on the association between the major satisfaction and career maturity of occupational students. Methods : The subjects were 177 students who had completed occupational majors at K University. The research period was from September 5 to 20, 2023. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and hierarchical multiple regression. The statistical significance of the mediating effect was tested using SPSS PROCESS 4.3 Macro using the bootstrapping method. Results : According to the results of this study, the students showed a mean of 4.13 points in their satisfaction with their major, 3.58 points in their career maturity, and 3.71 points in major competency. Statistically significant positive correlations were found between the students’satisfaction with their major, their career maturity, and major competency. In addition, their major competency produced a partial mediating effect on the relationship between their satisfaction with their major and their career maturity and the higher the major competency and career maturity, the higher the major satisfaction. Conclusion : Therefore, it is necessary to revitalize the curriculum that enhances major competency in order to increase major satisfaction.

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