J Korean Phys Ther.  2021 Apr;33(2):69-75. 10.18857/jkpt.2021.33.2.69.

The Survey of Recognition about Rehabilitative Robots for Treatmentin Physical Therapists

• Kim H
• Kang DJ
• Kim DH
• Park SJ
• Lee SY
• Lee JM
• Jo SY
• Choi BR
• Kim M

• KMID: 2519958
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18857/jkpt.2021.33.2.69

Abstract

Purpose
This study examined the recognition of rehabilitative robots for treatment in physical therapists.
Methods
This study surveyed 100 physical therapists in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do using Google Form, an online survey tool. The questionnaire consisted of 21 questions, including eight questions on the general characteristics, 13 questions on the recognition of rehabilitative robots.
Results
The general characteristics of the physical therapists showed differences and influences on recognition of rehabilitative robots, and there were statistically significant differences. There were significant differences in the recognition of rehabilitation robots according to general characteristics in gender, age, education degree, type of hospital, average weekly working time, and treatment field. Multiple regression analysis found that gender and the type of hospital influenced the recognition of rehabilitation robots.
Conclusion
Physical therapists showed differences in recognition of rehabilitative robots according to their general characteristics, and gender and the type of hospital influence the recognition of rehabilitation robots. Sufficient systematic education programs should be provided, and physical therapists require policy adjustments to increase their accessibility to rehabilitation robots through continuing education.

Keyword

Physical therapy; Rehabilitative robots; Recognition about rehabilitative robots