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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2018.19.2.137

Assistive Product Users' Need Analysis on Job Competence of Assistive Product Specialist  

Cho, Mi-Lim (Department of Occupational Therapy, Honam University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.19, no.2, 2018 , pp. 137-143 More about this Journal
Abstract
As the elderly population grows, the use of assistive products that facilitate independent living by the elderly is increasing. Assistive product specialists are important to selecting the correct assistive products. Therefore, it is necessary to grasp the needs of assistive product users. This study was conducted to identify the key tasks that should be prioritized through analysis of the needs of assistive product users of assistive product specialist's job competence Questionnaires were administered to 84 assistive product users in person and by mail. The questionnaire was designed to investigate the importance of work and educational needs based on the job of the assistive product specialist. Based on the results, the priorities of five duties and 12 key tasks were derived. The key tasks are highly demanded by assistive product users and must be included in the performance of the job of the assistive product specialist. Based on this study, it is expected that elderly people will gain independence and improve their quality of life in their homes and communities through an individualized approach.
Keywords
Assistive Product; Assistive Product Specialist; Assistive Product User; Elderly; Need Analysis;
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