Advancing Physiotherapy Education in Kenya. Lessons From Sustainable International Academic Collaboration.

Autor/inn/en	Cunningham, Shala; u.a.
Titel	Advancing Physiotherapy Education in Kenya. Lessons From Sustainable International Academic Collaboration.
Quelle	In: Higher education quarterly, 80 (2026) 1, 8 S.Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0263-9769; 0951-5224; 1468-2273
DOI	10.1111/hequ.70087
Schlagwörter	Lehre; Gesundheitswesen; Auslandsbeziehungen; Studium; Wissenschaft; Hochschule; Student; Ausland; Kenia
Abstract	Access to rehabilitation in low- and middle-income countries is limited by workforce shortages, inadequate training and instability. In 2018, AMREF International University (AMIU) partnered with the Jackson Clinics Foundation, based in the United States, to create a programme advancing physiotherapy training in Kenya from a diploma to a bachelor's degree. The first cohort graduated in 2022, with over 100 graduates to date. This qualitative study explored the characteristics of a successful international partnership in advancing physiotherapy education. Interviews were conducted with six faculty members and four administrators, analysed using thematic analysis. Key factors for success included understanding local culture, long-term commitment and transitioning activities to AMIU for sustainability. Challenges included communication issues and tuition costs. The study highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity, effective communication and sustained collaboration for successful international academic partnerships. (HRK / Abstract übernommen).
Erfasst von	Hochschulrektorenkonferenz, Bonn
Update	2026/4