Needs Assessment of an International Service-learning Program:An Innovative Approach to Community-Based Learning

• Authors: Sara Pullen, Emory University
• Journal Title: Journal of community engagement and higher education
• Volume: Volume 7, Number 1
• Publisher: Indiana State University | 2015, Pages 14-22
• Type of Work: Article | Final Publisher PDF
• Subjects: Health Sciences, Rehabilitation and Therapy; Health Sciences, Education

Abstract

This study utilized an original survey to evaluate the physical therapy and education needs of health care workers affiliated with a community hospital in the Dominican Republic. Results suggest that healthcare workers affiliated with this hospital could be an ideal audience to focus the initiation of a sustainable rehabilitation-training program; The needs assessment described can assist other academic physical therapy and medical programs in the planning and implementation of ISL opportunities for students and faculty.