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‘Constructing a Global Learning Partnership in Physiotherapy: An Ireland-Uganda Initiative’

This initiative aims to build education and research capacity in physiotherapy through a reciprocal visit and collaborative workshops. The priorities include joint e-learning opportunities, exploring post-graduate study options, and developing joint clinical placements. Challenges include funding and connectivity issues.

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‘Constructing a Global Learning Partnership in Physiotherapy: An Ireland-Uganda Initiative’

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  1. ‘Constructing a Global Learning Partnership in Physiotherapy: An Ireland-Uganda Initiative’ Dr Cliona O’Sullivan, University College Dublin, Ireland Mr Herman Kazibwe, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda

  2. Rehabilitation 2030 80% 20% ‘Global trends in health and aging require a major scaling up of rehabilitation services in countries around the world and in low- and middle-income countries in particular’, WHO 2017

  3. Aim: To build education and research capacity in physiotherapy Reciprocal visit Met with different university colleagues Visited local hospitals, rehabilitation providers Workshops to determine priorities ‘Appreciative inquiry’ methodology, (Sandars and Murdoch Eaton, 2016)

  4. 3 priorities • Develop joint e-learning opportunities • Explore post-graduate study opportunities • Develop joint clinical placements

  5. Joint clinical placement

  6. Joint e-learning initiative: UCD Pilot using Wiki Spaces Classroom

  7. Positives Challenges Funding opportunities for post graduate scholarship Connectivity Time! • Strong partnership based on mutual understanding and respect • Regular communication • Enhances student experience • Opportunities for collaborative learning • Shared information between faculty members • Informal institutional commitment

  8. THANK YOU QUESTIONS?

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