物理治療師與學生對台灣訂定「實習物理治療師制度」之問卷調查

Background and Purpose: There is an extensive argument among physical therapists whether there is a need of temporary license in Taiwan. This study was to investigate the opinions of physical therapists and students on the issue through survey. Methods: The members of the Physical Therapists Association and 4th grade physical therapy students were surveyed in this study. The questionnaires used consisted of three parts: demographic data of the responders, perceived opinions regarding physical therapist temporary license, and opinions regarding the regulation of the temporary license. Results: 59.4% of the responders supported that new graduates should continue practicing physical therapy before they got their licenses. 66.8% of the responders agreed that the Physical Therapy Association should try to revise the law and set the regulation for the temporary license. Furthermore, the responders consented that the new graduates with temporary license should only practice in teaching hospitals for less than 1 year. The ratio of the temporary licensees to the licensed therapists should be 1:2 or 1:3. Conclusion: The practice of the temporary licensees should be issued by Local Physical Therapist Association and registered at local health board of the government.