Research Article

Exploring Orthopedic Occupational Therapy in Korea: Insights from a Survey on Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives

Table 6

“Yes” ratio about OT perception by characteristics.

Characteristics ()Level of knowledge in orthopedic OTIntention to participate in orthopedic OT educationThe necessity of clinical guidelines for orthopedic OTIntention to work in OS
Yes ratio (%)Yes ratio (%)Yes ratio (%)Yes ratio (%)

SexMale (65)
Female (106)

Age21-25 (70)
26-30 (44)
31-35 (18)
36-40 (30)
Over 40 (10)

Practice experience (year)1-3 (87)
4-6 (25)
7-9 (17)
10-12 (15)
Over 12 (27)

Education levelCollege (39)
University (90)
Master (22)
Doctorate (20)

Practice settingG. Hosp. (12)
Rehab. Hosp. (78)
Community (10)
Child Center (25)
Elderly care (11)
Government (4)
Welfare center (4)
Other (27)