• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.73-82
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• 1989

The purpose of this study was to contribute to the relatively neglected area of out -patient satisfaction with physical therapy service by measuring and determining the factors affecting patient satisfaction in the Andong region. One hundred and forty-five subjects (81 males and 64 females) at 11 facilities with a mean age of 39.2 years (SD=16.2) responded to the satisfaction questionnaire. Each questionnaire contained a set of demographic questions and 19 patient satisfaction items. Cronbach's alpha test of reliability was used as the measure of internal consistency . The satisfaction scale had a good reliability coefficient : Cronbach's alpha=.8688. The average satisfaction score (minimum score=19, maximum score=95) was 75.4 ranging from 38 to 90. Respondent variables including sex, education, marital status, religion, medical security, average monthly income, and number of physical therapy out-patient department treatment visits were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA, and ANCOVA. Satisfaction with the service was largely unrelated to mallets of sex, education, occupation, or other demographic variables. However, marital status, age, average monthly income, and number of treatment visits in the out-patient department were significantly related to patient satisfaction. The analysis presented here could be replicatied with a larger sample in other areas. Other factors such as physical therapist availability, physical therapist competence, accessibility, waiting time, and atmosphere of the treatment area should be considered in further studies.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.623-631
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• 1995

1) 뇌성마비아 부모 교육 프로그램에서 집단 교육이 보다 효과적이다. 2) 효과적인 부모교육 프로그램을 위해서 선행되어야 하는 것은, 뇌성마비아의 치료를 담당하는 물리치료사는 물리치료뿐만 아니라 치료 교육적인 측면의 사고와 인식을 갖고 있어야 한다. 또한 집단 교육을 위한 확고한 기준이 확립되어야 하고 감정의 수용이 자유로워야 하며 집단교육의 끝맺음의 시기 정하기, 체계화된 집단 교육의 진행등이 고려되어야 한다. 3) 참여하는 부모들은 자발적인 동기나 자발적인 의지에 의해서 집단교육이 이루어 지도록 해야 한다. 4) 물리치료 과정에서 물리치료사는 부모의 비합리적인 기대의 내용을 잘 파악하여야 하며, 현실적으로 가능한 기대를 가지도록 도와야 한다. 5) 장애에 대한 정보제공의 시기도 중요하다. 6) 물리치료사와 부모가 관계를 맺게 되는 상황과 시기는 매우 중요하며 부모 교육 프로그램에 중요한 단서를 제공해 주고 있다. 7) 부모 교육 프로그램 개발에서 장애아 부모의 태도가 장애요소로 나타날 수 있다. 8) 부모 교육 프로그램 개발에 있어서 대상의 계층을 정하는데 따르는 문제가 있다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.107-117
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• 2022

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to establish a model of the predictive factors for success or failure of examinees undertaking the Korean physical therapist licensing examination (KPTLE). Additionally, we assessed the pass/fail cut-off point. Methods : We analyzed the results of 10,881 examinees who undertook the KPTLE, using data provided by the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute. The target variable was the test result (pass or fail), and the input variables were: sex, age, test subject, and total score. Frequency analysis, chi-square test, descriptive statistics, independent t-test, correlation analysis, binary logistic regression, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were performed on the data. Results : Sex and age were not significant predictors of attaining a pass (p>.05). The test subjects with the highest probability of passing were, in order, medical regulation (MR) (Odds ratio (OR)=2.91, p<.001), foundations of physical therapy (FPT) (OR=2.86, p<.001), diagnosis and evaluation for physical therapy (DEPT) (OR=2.74, p<.001), physical therapy intervention (PTI) (OR=2.66, p<.001), and practical examination (PE) (OR=1.24, p<.001). The cut-off points for each subject were: FPT, 32.50; DEPT, 29.50; PTI, 44.50; MR, 14.50; and PE, 50.50. The total score (TS) was 164.50. The sensitivity, specificity, and the classification accuracy of the prediction model was 99 %, 98 %, and 99 %, respectively, indicating high accuracy. Area under the curve (AUC) values for each subject were: FPT, .958; DEPT, .968; PTI, .984; MR, .885; PE, .962; and TS, .998, indicating a high degree of fit. Conclusion : In our study, the predictive factors for passing KPTLE were identified, and the optimal cut-off point was calculated for each subject. Logistic regression was adequate to explain the predictive model. These results will provide universities and examinees with useful information for predicting their success or failure in the KPTLE.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.151-157
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• 2018

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the characteristics of physical therapy service utilization and user satisfaction depending on the experience with therapeutic exercise or ultrasound intervention among elderly persons using senior centers. Methods: The subjects were adults aged over 60 years (total 215) recruited in 40 senior centers located in each province in South Korea. Subjects responded to questions concerning overall demographics factors, utilized characteristics of physical therapy service and 12 variety user satisfactions with effectiveness, facilities, and therapist using a survey instrument. The collected data were analyzed by Fishers' exact tests and t-tests using the SPSS 21.0 program to compare the results of elderly persons who had or had not experienced exercise therapy or ultrasound therapy. Results: The participants that experienced ultrasound therapy or therapeutic exercise reported significantly higher overall results pertaining to effectiveness of physical therapy and a clear explanation from physical therapist's satisfaction than those who were non-experienced. Satisfaction with pain relief was significantly higher among elderly who experienced therapeutic exercise than those who did not. Those who underwent ultrasound therapy showed significantly higher satisfaction with facilities and location than those who did not. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that satisfaction among users differs by type of physical therapy. In the future, physiotherapy services provided in senior centers needs to be designed to improve the effectiveness of physical therapy, professionalism of physical therapists and comfort of facility.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.161-170
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• 2002

knee injuries are among the most common problems confronting patients, physical therapist and physicians. since the bony structure provides little stability, the soft tissues are required to withstand high forces, often resulting in tissue overload and injury immobilization of the knee in the presence of a hemarthrosis usually leads to proliferation of intraarticular connective tissue adhesions and pint fibrosis. the physical basis of treating scar tissue is early controlled motion. the management of the knee with increased instability is to strengthening the muscles to properly treat an soft tissue injuries, physical therapist should know about the anatomic structures and biomechanical function of the knee joint, in this review article, we discuss the physiologic properties of soft tissue, biomechanical observation in fibrous connective tissue, managing soft tissue contractures, principles in treating scar tissue and treatment of the knee with increased instability.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.171-180
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical decision making (CDM) development process throughout the comparison between novice and expert physical therapist as well as develop a CDM model for physical therapists under the fee-for-service (FFS) and physicians' prescriptions. Methods: Purposive sampling techniques were used to select 10 clinical physical therapists paired into five groups (each pair consisted of 1 novice and 1 expert physical therapist). The coding schemes were extracted from interviews and through within- and across-case analyses, cases were summarized. The reliability of coding schemes was confirmed by checking of case summaries by the participants. Results: Novice and expert physical therapists were influenced by two themes, internalized theme and external forces or information. Novice clinicians depended more on external forces or information. Although clinicians should care patients under the FFS and physician's prescription, expert clinicians were more likely to rely on internalized knowledge. Conclusion: The findings of the present study may be used by educators or association officials enhance CDM abilities and knowledge pools of student or novices as well as develop a guide to suitable novices or students under the specific context limiting the development of their CDM.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.21-28
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• 2020

Purpose: This study identified the effects of physical therapists on the quality of life when applying exercise-based movement techniques to breast cancer survivors. Methods: To conduct meta-analysis, 186 RCT studies were searched in five databases (RISS, Pubmed, CINAHL, Medline, and Cochrane Library), without limitation, for the year of publication, and papers published in April 2018 were selected. Four studies met the inclusion criteria and were selected for meta-analysis based on the risk of bias. The basic demographic data, athletic characteristics, and outcome data were extracted from all included clinical trials. The data were analyzed using the RevMan 5.2 program. Results: As a result of meta-analysis, exercise-based movement techniques applied by the control group (Pilates, yoga, tai chi, and qigong) or physical therapists showed no significant difference in the impact on the quality of life of breast cancer survivors. Conclusion: In this study, exercise-based movement techniques mediated by control groups or physical therapists showed no significant difference in the quality of life of breast cancer survivors, but the types and duration of exercise in each study varied, and the number of subjects was small. Considering randomized studies, more randomized studies will be needed to draw conclusions.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.106-112
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• 2024

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the validity of a depth camera-based system for monitoring physical function, assessing its feasibility for accurately monitoring activities of daily living. Design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: Twenty-three participants were enlisted to perform fifteen activities of daily living within a living laboratory designed to simulate a home environment. Activities were monitored using a depth camera system capable of classifying actions into standing, sitting, and lying down, with a conventional video camera employed for activity recording. The duration of each activity, as measured by the system, was compared to direct observations made by a physical therapist which were analyzed using a motion analysis software. The association between these two measurement approaches was assessed through correlation analysis, coefficient of determination, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and Bland-Altman plots. Results: Our findings indicated that standing activities exhibited the highest correlation (r=0.847) between the system measurements and physical therapist observations, followed by sitting (r=0.817) and lying down (r=0.734), which demonstrated lower correlations. However, the ICC and Bland-Altman plots revealed notable variances between the two measurement methods, particularly for activities involving lying down. Conclusions: In this study, the depth camera-based physical monitoring system showed promise feasibility in distinguishing standing, sitting, and lying down activities at home environments. However, the current study also underlined some necessities of enhancements in capturing lying down activities.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.370-378
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• 2019

본 연구의 목적은 물리치료사들의 감염에 대한 개인 위생과 치료실 위생의 인식도 및 실천도를 조사하고 이에 영향을 미치는 요인을 분석하여 물리치료실 내 병원감염 관리 프로그램과 정책을 수립하기 위한 기초자료를 제공하고자 한다. 본 연구는 320명의 물리치료사를 대상으로 자료를 수집하여 분석하였다. 연구 도구는 자기 기입식 설문지를 사용하여 일반적 특성과 병원감염의 인식도와 실천도를 조사하였다. 리커트 5점 척도 설문지로 데이터는 백분율, 독립 T-test, 일원배치분산분석을 사용하여 분석하였다. 본 연구의 결과 감염관리부서가 있는 곳이 17.8%로 대부분 존재하지 않는다고 하였고, 41.6%의 물리치료사들이 병원감염과 관련된 교육을 받지 못했다고 하였다. 또한, 치료 시에 필요한 보호 장구를 충분히 제공받는 물리치료사는 25.3%로 매우 낮았다. 이러한 이유로 인하여 병원 내 물리치료사들의 병원 감염에 대한 인식도와 실천도가 매우 낮았음을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 앞으로 병원 감염의 인식도와 실천도를 높이기 위하여 병원 내에서 치료 시 필요한 보호 장구가 충분히 제공이 되어야 하고 병원 내에서 자체적으로 물리치료사의 병원 감염 교육을 정기적으로 실시해야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제15권12호
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• pp.378-386
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• 2015

본 연구는 물리치료사의 사회인구학적 특성이 물리치료 독립개원의 필요성 인식과 전문직업성에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보고자 실시하였다. 연구 방법은 2015년 서울 경기 지역의 물리치료사 253명을 대상으로 사회인구학적 특성과 전문직업성 척도를 설문조사하였다. 분석 결과, 물리치료사는 사회인구학적 특성에 상관없이 물리치료의 독립개원을 위한 법률 수정이 필요하다고 인식하고 있었다. 물리치료사의 전문직업성 평균은 보통 이상의 수준으로 높지 않았으나 근무기관에 상관없이 연령과 최종학력, 임상경력이 높고 관심분야에 따라 전문직업성이 높게 나타났다. 결론적으로 한국의 물리치료사는 물리치료 독립개원을 위한 법률 개정이 필요하다고 인식하고 있으나 아직 까지는 개정에 필요한 전문직업성은 높지 않았다.