ABSTRACT

Objective : This study aimed at surveying the ADL training for occupational therapy, such as general matters,context, detailed treatment activities, and changes after a revision of the legislation in Korea. Methods : Eighty-four occupational therapists that treat adult and elderly patients were chosen randomly. Andquestionnaire was carried out using mail and e-mail. Results : The following are the results of this study. First, on average, 7.47 people were treated during the day,and 75.0% of respondents performed ADL training for 20 minutes at a time. Second, the best ADL assessmentused was the Modified Barthel Index (56.6%), which was usually evaluated once a month (60.7%). Third, 76.2%of the respondents have an independent ADL room, and 45.2% of the respondents have a kitchen and dining room. Fourth, they usually conduct dressing (22.4%) and communication management (22.1%) training. Fifth, there wasno change in revenue after the revision of the legislation (47.7%). Finally, the importance of ADL training washigher than the performance and satisfaction. Conclusion : This survey of domestic ADL training will provide basic data for a treatment system.