의료기관에 근무하는 물리치료사의 근감소증 인식 연구 (A Study on the Awareness of Sarcopenia Among Physical Therapists Working in Medical Institutions)

서지정보

· 발행기관 : 대한통합의학회
· 수록지 정보 : 대한통합의학회지 / 13권 / 1호 / 199 ~ 212페이지
· 저자명 : 강종호, 김충유

초록

Purpose : This study aims to examine the roles and responsibilities related to sarcopenia, including its diagnosis, screening, intervention, as well as the barriers to clinical practice, awareness, and educational support among physical therapists working in medical institutions.
Methods : A survey was conducted with 151 physical therapists working at medical institutions in Busan from October 1 to October 31, 2024. The study analyzed the physical therapists' awareness of sarcopenia using descriptive statistics.
Results : Physical therapists demonstrated a proper understanding of the concept and definition of sarcopenia, the typical age of onset, and showed a positive perception of the importance of regular examinations and management of sarcopenia, as well as the need for a multidisciplinary approach involving rehabilitation and nutritional intervention. They had a relatively clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of doctors, physical therapists, and other professionals in diagnosing, screening, and intervening in sarcopenia. Despite this understanding, many physical therapists were unfamiliar with specific diagnostic guidelines for sarcopenia but were well-informed about the tools and methods used for diagnosis, screening, and intervention. Limited direct clinical experience with sarcopenia patients was reported, along with significant barriers such as a lack of resources, time constraints, and insufficient educational support to effectively diagnose, screen, and manage sarcopenia in clinical settings.
Conclusion : Physical therapists demonstrated a high level of awareness regarding sarcopenia and recognized its importance in elderly rehabilitation. However, challenges in accurate diagnosis, screening, and practical interventions were evident. Furthermore, limited access to clinical practice opportunities and resources highlights the urgent need for enhanced knowledge, targeted education, and improved access to practical tools and institutional support for diagnosing and managing sarcopenia in Korea. Therefore, it is necessary to develop and implement comprehensive measures for sarcopenia education and the preparation of clinical practice.

영어초록

Purpose : This study aims to examine the roles and responsibilities related to sarcopenia, including its diagnosis, screening, intervention, as well as the barriers to clinical practice, awareness, and educational support among physical therapists working in medical institutions.
Methods : A survey was conducted with 151 physical therapists working at medical institutions in Busan from October 1 to October 31, 2024. The study analyzed the physical therapists' awareness of sarcopenia using descriptive statistics.
Results : Physical therapists demonstrated a proper understanding of the concept and definition of sarcopenia, the age of onset, and showed a positive perception of the importance of regular examinations and management of sarcopenia, as well as a multidisciplinary approach involving rehabilitation and nutritional intervention. Additionally, they had a relatively clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of doctors, physical therapists, and other professionals in the diagnosis, screening, and intervention of sarcopenia. Although many physical therapists were unfamiliar with the diagnostic guidelines for sarcopenia, they were well-informed about the tools used for diagnosis, screening, and intervention. There was limited direct clinical experience with sarcopenia patients, and significant barriers to diagnosing, screening, and intervening in sarcopenia were noted.
Conclusion : Physical therapists demonstrated a high level of awareness regarding sarcopenia; however, they faced challenges in accurate diagnosis and screening. Furthermore, access to clinical practice interventions was found to be limited. This highlights the need for enhanced knowledge, education, and improved access to practical tools for diagnosing and managing sarcopenia in elderly rehabilitation in Korea.

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