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Demographics And Treatment Strategies Utilized During A Service-Learning Trip To A Medically Underserved Region: Guatemala 2019, Anna Chang, Alex Knapp, Holly Roberts
Demographics And Treatment Strategies Utilized During A Service-Learning Trip To A Medically Underserved Region: Guatemala 2019, Anna Chang, Alex Knapp, Holly Roberts
Physical Therapy Research Symposium
Demographics and Treatment Strategies Utilized During a Service-Learning Trip to a Medically Underserved Region: Guatemala 2019
By Anna Chang, SPT, Alex Knapp, SPT, and Holly Roberts, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS
BACKGROUND: Students in the Global Health Perspectives in Physical Therapy elective at the University of Puget Sound participated in a five-day service-learning trip. They partnered with a host organization to provide physical therapy services in Zacapa, Guatemala.
PURPOSE: Synthesize demographic information and intervention plans to educate physical therapists and students to effectively evaluate and treat medically underserved populations abroad.
METHODS: Age, gender, physical therapy diagnosis, and type of intervention were …
Implications Of Direct Access To Physical Therapy In A Global Health Context, Coty Hogue, Mercedes Friend, Holly Roberts
Implications Of Direct Access To Physical Therapy In A Global Health Context, Coty Hogue, Mercedes Friend, Holly Roberts
Physical Therapy Research Symposium
The purpose of this study was to examine the implications of direct access in a global health setting through the process of medical screening during physical therapy (PT) examinations in rural Guatemala. Six patients (5%) presented with signs and symptoms requiring follow-up medical care or when medical follow-up was unavailable, modification of physical therapy intervention. The role of physical therapists (PTs) in the delivery of health care is expanding. PTs practicing abroad must be prepared for the unique health needs of medically underserved populations. Additionally, as direct access to physical therapy services becomes increasingly common in the United States, clinicians …
International Service Learning: An Overview, Kaitlynn L.C. Mckirgan Spt, Daniel Murty Spt, Dr. Holly Roberts Pt, Dpt, Gcs, Ncs
International Service Learning: An Overview, Kaitlynn L.C. Mckirgan Spt, Daniel Murty Spt, Dr. Holly Roberts Pt, Dpt, Gcs, Ncs
Physical Therapy Research Symposium
International Service Learning: An Overview
Kaitlynn McKirgan, SPT; Daniel Murty, SPT; Dr. Holly Roberts, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS
Affiliation: 1. The School of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound
Abstract
Purpose
A wide range of healthcare disciplines including nursing, public health, occupational therapy, and physical therapy (PT) now recognize global health participation and education as a necessary component of healthcare education. Increasingly, students applying to and choosing which PT program to attend must now consider the design, purpose, benefits, and potential drawbacks of such a program in their education. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of …
Utilization Of Physical Therapy During Student Service Learning Project To Guatemala, Lucas Willers, Hannah Hourie-Collins, Bonnie Cramer
Utilization Of Physical Therapy During Student Service Learning Project To Guatemala, Lucas Willers, Hannah Hourie-Collins, Bonnie Cramer
Physical Therapy Research Symposium
Title: Utilization of Physical Therapy During Student Service Learning Project to Guatemala
Authors: Bonnie Cramer SPT, Hannah Hourie-Collins SPT, Lucas Willers SPT, Holly Roberts PT, DPT, GCS, NCS
Affiliation: School of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to collect demographic information for a descriptive analysis of patients accessing physical therapy services in rural Guatemala over the course of a week-long international service learning project by student physical therapists. The goal of the international service learning project was to provide skilled physical therapy to resource limited communities, experience the Guatemalan culture, and develop the …