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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2017.18.5.436

Research Trends in Vocational Rehabilitation: Through Analysis of Studies in American Journal of Occupational Therapy  

Noh, Dong-hee (Dept. of Health Science and Technology, Graduate School of Inje University)
Jo, Eun-Ju (Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service Changwon Hospital)
Kam, Kyung-Yoon (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Inje University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.18, no.5, 2017 , pp. 436-444 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the research trends related to work rehabilitation in the field of occupational therapy based on studies published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT). Thirty five articles in the AJOT from January, 2000, to June, 2016, were reviewed. Descriptive statistics were used to classify the articles according to their study methodology, evidence level, study subjects, and so on. When they were categorized according to the study methodology, eight studies (22.9%) were published as review or meta-analyses and 7 studies (20%) as qualitative and naturalistic inquiries. Group comparison/correlational and experimental outcome methods were used in 4 studies (11.4%). 3 studies (8.6%) were conducted using a case study/single-subject design or survey. 14 studies (40.0%) were evidence level V ones and 7 studies (33.3%) dealt with mental illness. When they were classified according to the study subjects, 25 studies (71.4%) were related to the work-rehabilitation process and 10 studies (28.6%) were related to the meaning and value of work. Through this study, we were able to determine the main research trends, study methodology, study participants, and evidence level related to vocational rehabilitation in the field of occupational therapy. Additionally, it is necessary to examine studies in the field of vocational rehabilitation, which have a high level of evidence and include various kinds of participants, as well as the process of vocational rehabilitation.
Keywords
AJOT; Occupational Therapy; Research Trends; Vocational Rehabilitation; Work;
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