Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation (재활치료과학)

Korean Society of Neurological Occupational Therapy (대한신경계작업치료학회)
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Research for Education Status, Knowledge and Awareness of Dysphagia Therapy Among Occupational Therapy University Students

작업치료 전공 학생들의 연하재활치료 교육 실태, 지식 및 인식도 조사

  • Min, Kyoung-chul (Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Children's Hospital) ;
  • Seo, Sang-min (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Semyung University)
  • 민경철 (서울특별시 어린이병원 재활의학과) ;
  • 서상민 (세명대학교 작업치료학과)
  • Received : 2023.03.14
  • Accepted : 2023.04.04
  • Published : 2023.08.31
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Abstract

Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the educational status, knowledge, awareness, and readiness for dysphagia therapy among university occupational therapy students. Methods : One hundred and five online questionnaires completed by senior-year students at an occupational therapy university were analyzed. The questionnaire assessed the educational status, knowledge, awareness, and readiness for dysphagia therapy. Descriptive statistics and differences between those with and without practical experience were analyzed. The relationships among educational status, knowledge, and readiness were analyzed. Results : Independent opening of the dysphagia therapy class (69.5%) and experience in dysphagia practice were high (79.0%). Dysphagia education and knowledge in university and practice were moderate and item scores were higher for university education. Knowledge of adult dysphagia therapy was higher than that of pediatric dysphagia therapy. Scores on awareness, knowledge, and readiness for dysphagia therapy were significantly higher among students with practical experience. Conclusion : Education and knowledge of dysphagia therapy were moderate. Knowledge and readiness in adults are higher than in children. Systematic dysphagia therapy education in university and associated practices are needed to enhance the specialty of dysphagia therapy.

목적 : 본 연구는 작업치료 전공 학생을 대상으로 학교 및 실습에서의 연하재활치료 교육 실태, 지식, 인식도 및 준비도를 확인하기 위해 진행되었다. 연구방법 : 국내 작업치료과 및 작업치료학과에 재학 중인 졸업 년도 학생(3학년, 4학년)을 대상으로 온라인 설문 프로그램을 통해 수거된 105부의 설문지를 분석하였다. 설문지는 연하재활치료 교육 실태, 지식, 연하재활치료 인식도 및 준비도로 구성되어 있다. 설문지는 빈도 및 기초 통계 분석, 실습 여부에 따른 차이를 비교하였고, 학교 및 실습에서의 교육, 지식, 준비도 간 상관관계를 확인하였다. 결과 : 연하재활치료 교과목은 단독 개설된 경우가 많았으며(69.5%), 실습 경험은 79.0%였다. 학교와 실습 모두 연하재활치료 교육 및 지식이 보통 정도였으며 학교에서의 교육 점수가 높았다. 지식 및 임상 준비도는 아동보다 성인이 높은 것으로 조사되었다. 연하재활치료에 대한 인식, 지식 및 준비도 모두 실습 경험이 있는 학생의 점수가 유의미하게 높았다. 결론 : 본 연구를 통하여 작업치료 전공 학생들의 연하재활치료 교육 및 지식은 보통 수준으로 확인되었으며, 성인 연하재활치료 지식 및 준비도가 아동보다 높았다. 작업치료의 임상 전문분야 중 하나인 연하재활치료에 대한 지식 및 준비도 강화를 위한 체계적인 학교, 실습 교육이 필요하며 학교-임상 연계 교육 과정이 요구된다.

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본 연구에 사용된 설문지 초안의 검토, 자문에 기여해주신 원광대학교 작업치료학과 우희순 교수, 경운대학교 작업치료학과 곽호성 교수께 감사드립니다. 본 논문은 대한연하재활학회의 지원을 받아서 수행된 연구입니다.

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