노인주간보호센터에서의 인지기능평가 및 치료에 대한 교육필요도 조사 = The survey on the need of education about assessment and intervention of cognitive function in the day care center for the elderly

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Objective: The purpose of this study is to analyze the necessity of education about each task elements, and to separate the tasks related cognition assessment and intervention in job of occupational therapists engaged in the day care center of the elderly.
Methods: This study was used to analyze the items related cognitive function through a DACUM workshop and survey conducted by 22 professors of department of occupational therapy. The selected data were analyzed for significant differences between educational needs and performance using paired t-test, then priorities for educational needs were decided according to the Borich’s needs formula.
Result: The tasks related cognitive assessment and intervention of occupational therapists engaged in the day care center were assessment, development for the program, intervention, and education. The results of survey were significant differences in educational needs and performance about task elements such as understanding of occupational profiles and analysis of assessments. And the results of the Borich’s needs formula showed high values in order ‘identified outcomes after cognitive intervention’, ‘implementation for improving of clients social and interaction skills’, and ‘assessment of emotional function’.
Conclusion: The results of this study will be of help for the revision or management of a university curriculum for cognition rehabilitation of occupational therapists in day care center for the elderly.