ABSTRACT

Objective : This study investigated variations in the management of cognitive impairment by Korean occupational therapists' in practice. Methods : 52 questionnaires filled out by Korean occupational therapists were analyzed. In addition, a descriptive analysis was used to identify the type and frequency of cognitive rehabilitation-related assessments and interventions. Results : 98.2% of respondents participated in the cognitive rehabilitation. The best used cognitive assessment and medical insurance fee were the Mini-Mental State Examination and MMSE [F6216], respectively. Medical facilities implementing computer-based cognitive assessment and treatment make up 14.3% and 73.2% of the total number of facilities, respectively. The uses of assessment and intervention are much different from each other in terms of facilities, and some settings have problems such as inappropriate charges. Conclusion : This study determined the actual conditions of cognitive rehabilitation by occupational therapists in practice. As the role and specialty of occupational therapists' are increasing gradually, further study and guidelines on standardized assessment tools, insurance fees, and treatment methods are needed.