Marcuzzi A, Kelly L, Chang M, Hannah S
Department of Rehabilitation Services, The Toronto Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
J Hand Ther. 1998 Jan-Mar;11(1):39-44. doi: 10.1016/s0894-1130(98)80059-8.
A questionnaire was mailed to 236 occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) practicing hand rehabilitation in Canada, to develop a demographic profile of practitioners, determine the scope of practice in Canada, and study educational and certification issues. The response rate was 78%, which provided an accurate profile. Sixty-two percent of respondents were OTs, 35% PTs, and 3% combined P/OTs. While 82% of respondents supported a certification process, only 13% were certified hand therapists. Forty-two percent practice with both OT and PT skills. Most respondents held bachelor's degrees and reported formal OT or PT education as their primary mode of acquiring knowledge. The high response rate indicated that commitment to and interest in the practice of hand therapy are strong in Canada. Therapists would like to see more continuing education offered in Canada, and a certification process to ensure professional standards.
一份问卷被邮寄给了加拿大236名从事手部康复治疗的职业治疗师（OT）和物理治疗师（PT），以了解从业者的人口统计学概况，确定加拿大的执业范围，并研究教育和认证问题。回复率为78%，这提供了一份准确的概况。62%的受访者是职业治疗师，35%是物理治疗师，3%是职业治疗师/物理治疗师。虽然82%的受访者支持认证过程，但只有13%是认证手部治疗师。42%的人同时运用职业治疗和物理治疗技能。大多数受访者拥有学士学位，并表示正规的职业治疗或物理治疗教育是他们获取知识的主要方式。高回复率表明加拿大对手部治疗实践的投入和兴趣浓厚。治疗师们希望在加拿大能有更多的继续教育机会，以及一个确保专业标准的认证过程。
