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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2021.12.12.389

Understanding Policies related to Home Modification for the Elderly: An Occupational Therapist's Perspective  

Hwang, Na-Kyoung (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Seoul North Municipal Hospital)
Shim, Sun-Hwa (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Jeonju University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.12, no.12, 2021 , pp. 389-399 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the domestic and overseas home modification policies, and review the direction of domestic home modification policies to enable 'Aging In Place; AIP' and the competencies required of occupational therapist as and expert in home modification. In order to expand occupational therapy for domestic home modification and strengthen occupational therapist competency, it is required to establish a clear and practical home modification process that reflects the design and intervention of occupational therapy. Appropriate selection and standardization of the evaluation tools that identifies the needs of the elderly and reflects the characteristics of domestic housing types are also required. In addition, it is necessary to understand policies and systems, and endeavour to establish a relevant knowledge base for communication and cooperation with experts in other fields. In terms of the policy, there is a need for the home modification support system that allows the elderly to adapt to their aging regardless of their income level, beyond the existing support system, which was implemented mainly for low-income people and disabled. In addition, as in overseas cases, the efforts need to be made to provide various and efficient measures, such as support for barrier-free housing, expansion of the scope of support through cooperation between the national government and local governments, low-interest loans and tax reductions, and establishment of governance with organizations and institutions related to home modification services.
Keywords
Elderly; Home modification; Occupational therapist; Policy; Community care;
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