Cross-case exploration of occupational therapy services in Da Nang, Vietnam : benefits & barriers, 2025

Item — Call Number: MU Thesis Gir

Identifier: b7932383

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The collection consists of dissertations written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate Occupational Therapy program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.

During the fall 2022 semester (in instances where the requisite waivers were received from consenting student authors), the Monmouth University Library, together with the University's Graduate School and School of Education, began providing open access to select full-text digital versions of current theses and dissertations through links to the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global website in the Library's Online Public Access Catalog. Links to these open access digital publications can also be found in the "External Documents" section under any conforming titles that are listed among the holdings itemized in the collection inventory for this finding aid.

Dates

Creation: 2025

Creator

Girgis, Emily (1998- ) (Author, Person)
Garcia, Andrea (Thesis advisor, Person)
Patro, John (1985- ) (Thesis advisor, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Access is by appointment only.

Research appointments are scheduled by the Monmouth University Library Archives Collections Manager (732-923-4526). A minimum of three days advance notice is required to arrange a research appointment for access to the collection.

Access to the collection is confined to the Monmouth University Library and is subject to patron policies approved by the Monmouth University Library.

Patrons must sign a completed Researcher Registration Form and provide appropriate identification to obtain access to the collection. Copies of these documents will be kept on file at the Monmouth University Library.

Full Extent

1 Items (print book) : 55 pages ; 8.5 x 11.0 inches (28 cm).

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This qualitative cross-case capstone project explored the perceived benefits and barriers of integrating occupational therapy (OT) services within hospital systems in Da Nang, Vietnam. Two hospital administrators from Da Nang General Hospital and Da Nang Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital participated in semi-structured interviews, followed by member-checking meetings to validate the collected findings. The data was coded and analyzed using NVivo software, and themes were identified through an inductive process. Emerging themes included present OT infrastructure, decreased awareness of OT, cultural norms within Vietnamese patient care, resource shortages and time constraints, and readiness for OT integration. The findings emphasize the important need for increased OT education and culturally responsive approaches when addressing healthcare implementation. This capstone project contributes to the growing literature on global OT practice and its development across borders and highlights the significance of context-sensitive approaches in expanding rehabilitation services.

Keywords: Da Nang General Hospital, occupational therapy, hospital administrators, cultural humility, qualitative research, rehabilitation services.