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A Study on Current State and Development Plan of Driving Assistance Center for the People With Disabilities

  • Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy
  • Abbr : Korean J of Occup Ther
  • 2019, 27(2), pp.51~65
  • DOI : 10.14519/kjot.2019.27.2.05
  • Publisher : Korean Society Of Occupational Therapy
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Working Therapeutics
  • Received : October 30, 2018
  • Accepted : April 29, 2019
  • Published : June 30, 2019

Jeong, Mi-Kyeong 1 Seo, Ji-Hye 1 Kim-Tae-Hyun 1 Cha, Sang-Kyung 1

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ABSTRACT

Objective: The purpose of this study is to suggest the improvement plan of Driving Assistance Center for Peoplewith Disabilities(DACPD) based upon current state and survey. Method: Status survey of DACPD and a survey of 76 users of DACPD was conducted. The results were analyzedusing frequency and descriptive statistics, one way ANOVA. Result: First, most of the respondents wanted to obtain a class 2 regular driver’s license, but no plan to drive aftergetting driver’s license because of lack of car and driving ability. Second, information about DACPD spread mainlythrough the Internet, acquaintance, welfare centers, promotional materials. Third, the most difficult parts of drivingtraining were parking, checking the surrounding by rear view mirror/side view mirror, operation of steering wheeland shifting gears, lane keeping in that order. Fourth, the overall satisfaction level of DACPD is very high. Butsatisfaction level of geographical accessibility was the lowest. Fifth, the respondents required new opening ofDACPD, strengthen of promotion about DACPD, guidance on benefits for the drivers with disabilities, strengtheningof support after obtaining a driver’s license. Conclusion: This study was conducted to suggest improvement plan of DACPD to increase operational efficiency. We hope that this study will help to enhance satisfaction of DACPD and develop the various measures forself-driving for the People with Disabilities.

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