The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Understanding the Behavior of Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists in Protecting Patient’s Medical Information - An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior -

일부 물리치료사와 작업치료사의 환자 의료정보보호 행동 이해

  • Lee, In-Hee (Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Keimyeung) ;
  • Shin, A-Mi (Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Keimyeung) ;
  • Son, Chang-Sik (Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Keimyeung) ;
  • Park, Sang-Young (Department of Physical Therapy, NamSan Hospita) ;
  • Park, Hee-Joon (Department of biomedical engineering, School of Medicine, Keimyeung University) ;
  • Yoon, Kyung-Il (Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Keimyeung University) ;
  • Kim, Yoon-Nyun (Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Keimyeung University)
  • 이인희 (계명대학교 의과대학 의료정보학교실) ;
  • 신아미 (계명대학교 의과대학 의료정보학교실) ;
  • 손창식 (계명대학교 의과대학 의료정보학교실) ;
  • 박상영 (남산병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 박희준 (계명대학교 의과대학 의용공학과) ;
  • 윤경일 (계명대학교 의과대학 의료정보학교실) ;
  • 김윤년 (계명대학교 의과대학 내과학교실)
  • Received : 2010.02.05
  • Accepted : 2010.03.21
  • Published : 2010.04.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to use the theory of planned behavior, past habit and moral obligation to better understand the behavior of physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) in protecting the medical information of patients. Methods: We conducted a survey using self-writting questionnaires structured within the framework of the theory of planned behavior to understand to analyze information from 103 clinical PTs and OTs in their efforts to protect patient medical information. Results: The PTs and OTs' medical information protecting behavior was 2.85 mean points. That point failed to reach 1.0 points. Behavior intention was 3.83 mean points. That was judged to be improved. Behavioral intention was closely correlated with behavior, behavioral attitude, subjective norms, behavior control, and past habit. Variables related to the theory of planned behavior, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavior control all explained 50% of the behavioral intention of PTs and OTs regarding future divulgence of patient information. The past habits of PTs and OTs were also a significant predictor in explaining the behavioral intention to protect a patient's medical information (p<0.01). Conclusion: Revising the behavioral attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, and past habits of PTs and OTs helped improve their behavior regarding protection of the medical information of patents.

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