2010 Volume 25 Issue 2 Pages 285-290
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to clarify the competencies of Physical Therapists (PTs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs) toward QOL of persons with cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and the difference by profession and rehabilitation according to the onset phase. [Subjects and Methods] A questionnaire was prepared on the competencies toward QOL of persons with CVD for PTs and OTs. The questionnaire was sent by mail to 348 PTs and OTs. [Results] We found 7 relevant factors: "Respect of self-selection", "Guide of supervised administration", "Introduction of self-help group", "Treatment of persons as a whole", "Acceptance of family", "Practical use of social resources", and "Improvement of living function by self-decision". OTs were more affirmative than PTs about "Treatment of persons as a whole". There were differences in "Respect of self-selection" and "Practical use of social resources" according to the onset phase. [Conclusion] These results suggest that PTs and OTs were responsive to respect of self-selection and the practical use of societal resources for persons with CVD, in the recovery process form the onset phase.
