Assessment of the demand for Kenya Occupational Therapy Upgrade
Location
Berrien Springs, MI
Event Website
https://ahsra.andrews.edu/
Start Date
24-5-2024 10:15 AM
End Date
24-5-2024 11:15 AM
Description
This study was conducted to assess the needs, demand and uptake of the OT upgrade programs in Kenya. Quantitative exploratory design was utilized targeting Practicing OTs with diploma (Group 1) and OTs who have either graduated or enrolled in an upgrade degree program (Group 2). The study revealed a significant difference between the G1 and G2 groups t (23) = -2.769, p = .008 at p < .05 in the knowledge and competency levels. The greatest demand for upgrade programs was in the 21 to 30 years’ age group at 52% (G1, n=78).
Assessment of the demand for Kenya Occupational Therapy Upgrade
Berrien Springs, MI
This study was conducted to assess the needs, demand and uptake of the OT upgrade programs in Kenya. Quantitative exploratory design was utilized targeting Practicing OTs with diploma (Group 1) and OTs who have either graduated or enrolled in an upgrade degree program (Group 2). The study revealed a significant difference between the G1 and G2 groups t (23) = -2.769, p = .008 at p < .05 in the knowledge and competency levels. The greatest demand for upgrade programs was in the 21 to 30 years’ age group at 52% (G1, n=78).
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/ahsra/2024/presentations/23