Medical education -- International cooperation

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...

Abstract As occupational therapy (OT) continues to develop across Southeast Asia, conceptualization of the profession among healthcare professionals (HCPs) exists as an area of concern, with many unaware of OT's role and scope (Darawsheh, 2018; Wan Yunus et al., 2022). Existing literature calls for advocacy and education to mitigate poor understanding of the profession (Abu Tariah et al., 2012; Darawsheh, 2018; Meny & Hayat, 2017). However, there is limited research that explores the efficacy...

Abstract The capstone project aimed to determine whether there was a heightened comprehension of OT among hospital staff following educational training sessions, all with the aim of enhancing care at Da Nang Psychiatric Hospital. Through qualitative inquiry, the project assessed staff understanding and attitudes toward occupational therapy, comparing perceptions between Da Nang Psychiatric Hospital and Da Nang Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Hospital. The methods included case and cross-case...