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@article{ART001805382},
author={Jeong Byoung Lock and JIHYUN KIM},
title={Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries},
journal={Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy},
issn={1226-0134},
year={2013},
volume={21},
number={3},
pages={1-14}

TY - JOUR
AU - Jeong Byoung Lock
AU - JIHYUN KIM
TI - Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries
JO - Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy
PY - 2013
VL - 21
IS - 3
PB - Korean Society Of Occupational Therapy
SP - 1
EP - 14
SN - 1226-0134
AB - Objective : This study was conducted to investigate the status of an OT system in countries registered in both OECD and WFOT, and to compare the selected OECD countries with Korea. Methods : Relevant data from a survey designed specifically for this study, and the published data from WFOT,were analyzed for 13 countries from several perspectives. Results : All of the 13 countries have educational systems and the average period of education for proper qualification is 4 years. Most of the countries are utilizing a national license system. Eleven of the countries have laws and acts related to OT, and four countries including Korea do not have separate legislation for only the OT profession. Except for Estonia, all countries define the scope of practice within official regulations. Korea is the only country in which occupational therapists are not authorized to practice independently without a physician’s referral or to open a private clinic. Conclusion : In comparison with other OECD members with an OT profession, Korea shows a tendency of having a comparable qualification system, but is deficient in terms of its legislative system. The current legislative system in Korea is outdated and lacking in a reflection of reality. Considering the world’s advanced concept of health, it is strongly recommended that the current legislative system for the OT profession in Korea be improved.
KW - Legislative system;Occupational therapy;OECD;WFOT
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Jeong Byoung Lock and JIHYUN KIM. (2013). Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries. Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy, 21(3), 1-14.

Jeong Byoung Lock and JIHYUN KIM. 2013, "Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries", Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol.21, no.3 pp.1-14.

Jeong Byoung Lock, JIHYUN KIM "Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries" Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy 21.3 pp.1-14 (2013) : 1.

Jeong Byoung Lock, JIHYUN KIM. Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries. 2013; 21(3), 1-14.

Jeong Byoung Lock and JIHYUN KIM. "Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries" Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy 21, no.3 (2013) : 1-14.

Jeong Byoung Lock; JIHYUN KIM. Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries. Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy, 21(3), 1-14.

Jeong Byoung Lock; JIHYUN KIM. Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries. Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2013; 21(3) 1-14.

Jeong Byoung Lock, JIHYUN KIM. Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries. 2013; 21(3), 1-14.

Jeong Byoung Lock and JIHYUN KIM. "Comparative Study on Systems of Occupational Therapy in Both OECD and WFOT Member Countries" Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy 21, no.3 (2013) : 1-14.