Abstract
This study explored the relationship between OTs’ motivational strategies with stroke clients and job efficacy. Surveying 212 therapists in South Korea, it found a positive correlation between the strategies used and job efficacy.
Primary Author and Speaker: Yujin Lee
Contributing Authors: Seong-A Lee
The purpose of this study was to explore occupational therapists’ (OT) motivational strategies used for stroke patients and the correlation between the number of strategies and job efficacy. A survey was conducted among 212 OTs in South Korea who had experience working with stroke clients using motivational strategies. The survey included items on motivational strategies, job efficacy, and demographics1. A total of 192 responses were analyzed by various statistical methods: descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation. The results showed that among the 18 strategies assessed, 13 were widely employed, with active listening being the most frequently used2. On average, therapists implemented 16.73 out of the 18 strategies, with the primary aim of fostering clients’ confidence in treatment activities. Cognitive and physical functions were given the most consideration when implementing strategies. Next, the average level of job efficacy was 2.88 on a 4-point scale. Task difficulty preference was the most reported aspect of job efficacy, followed by confidence. Notably, job efficacy varied significantly by age, with those in their 40s demonstrating higher levels of job efficacy compared to individuals in their 20s and 30s. Lastly, the correlation between motivational strategies and job efficacy was found, the number of motivational strategies experienced in the treatment process showed a significant positive correlation with job efficacy (r=.398, p<.001). Confidence, self-regulation efficacy, task difficulty preference, and group efficacy all showed a statistically significant positive correlation. This study establishes a positive relationship between the diverse motivational strategies employed by OTs and job efficacy. Additionally, it highlights the importance of exploring and developing more diverse strategic methods to motivate clients, and emphasizes the need for further investigation into their impact on job efficacy.
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