An exploratory study on the role of occupational therapists in home-based rehabilitation team in South Korea.
Young-Myoung Lim, Jae-Shin Lee, Su-Kyoung Kim and 3 others
PMID 36467523WHAT IT FOUND
Home rehab team members in South Korea had five distinct views on the OT role.
Some focused on home safety and environment, while others prioritized professional development or client needs. These differing perspectives highlight the need for clear role identity to improve team cooperation.
Key findings
01Participants grouped into five distinct perspectives regarding the OT role, ranging from adaptation within home environments to focus on activity participation.
02One factor emphasized adapting to the home environment for independent and safe daily activities, prioritizing physical and environmental assessments.
03Another factor prioritized professional development, emphasizing the enhancement of therapist expertise and capabilities to provide rehabilitation services.
STILL TO COME
How it was doneWhat they foundWhat it means for PTsWhat it means for OTsWhat it means for SLPs
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What it does not show
The study is exploratory and uses Q-methodology, which means the results cannot be generalized to all home-based rehabilitation teams. Ten of the 34 participants did not fit into any of the identified factors, suggesting their views were not represented by the five main perspectives. The total variation explained by the five factors was approximately 43%, indicating that a significant portion of the participants' viewpoints was not captured by the main factors.
Declared interests
The authors declared no conflicts of interest. The work was funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea.
The easy way to misread this
Do not interpret these five factors as universal truths about the OT role in all home-based rehabilitation teams. The study is exploratory, limited to South Korea, and failed to categorize the views of ten participants, so these perspectives may not apply to your specific team or country.