Present Conditions and Course of Korea Physical Therapy

한국 물리치료의 현황과 진로

  • Bae Sung-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy College of Rheabilitation Science, Taegu Univesity) ;
  • Park Rae-Joon (Department of Physical Therapy College of Rheabilitation Science, Taegu Univesity)
  • 배성수 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 박래준 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 1998.06.01

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine of the present conditions and course of Korea physical therapy. As reviewing the curriculums for physical therapy education, the system for physical therapist licence issue. and working condition of physical therapist have been suggested a strategy far specialization of physical therapist and course of Korea physical therapy. Based on the research results, the following considerations and guidelines are presented. 1. Need to specialization of curriculum for physical therapy education. 2. For increase quality of treatment, decrease the number of patient per daily treatment by a physical therapist. 3. Specialization of physical therapist role at department of physical therapy, university hospital and general hospital. 4. Establishing physical therapy residency program at university hospital and general hospital. 5. Preparing the law for independent clime open of physical therapist.

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