Physical Therapists’ Experience in House Adaptation

[Purpose] The important role of physical therapists in house adaptation has been reported in studies in the fields of architecture, care and welfare. However, to date few studies regarding this have been conducted by physical or occupational therapists. The purpose of this study was to clarify the r...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2012, Vol.24(1), pp.63-68
Main Author: Hiruma, Motoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities
Collaboration
Experience
Role
Specialty
Surveys
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Summary:[Purpose] The important role of physical therapists in house adaptation has been reported in studies in the fields of architecture, care and welfare. However, to date few studies regarding this have been conducted by physical or occupational therapists. The purpose of this study was to clarify the role of physical therapists in house adaptation. [Subjects] The target study group was 714 physical therapists belonging to the Physical Therapist Society of Gunma Prefecture (fiscal 2009). [Methods] The subjects were asked to complete a survey questionnaire to identify their present activities in, and awareness of, house adaptation. The study was conducted over a two-month period from June 2009, within which time 37.4% responded. [Results] Of the therapists who responded, 70.1% had experience with house adaptation. In house adaptation, physical therapists emphasized the importance of activities of daily living (ADL) in various areas of the house. [Conclusion] Although collaboration between physical and occupational therapists in house adaptation has tended to increase, the difference in the roles of these two specialists needs to be examined in future studies.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.24.63