A Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation of a Physical Therapy Service-Learning Program in China

Authors

  • Kerstin M Palombaro Widener University
  • Samuel R Pierce Widener Unversity
  • Robin L Dole Widener University

Keywords:

International service learning, needs assessment, program evaluation, community engagement, physical therapy

Abstract

International service-learning (ISL) programs in physical and occupational therapy programs are increasing in number. This paper describes a needs assessment and initial program evaluation conducted for a physical therapy ISL program at an orphanage in China. Chinese orphanage staff and Widener University physical therapy students were surveyed. Chinese staff expressed satisfaction with the training and provided suggestions for programming needs. Stu-dents identified areas for further education of orphanage staff and suggestions for future pro-gram design.

Author Biographies

Kerstin M Palombaro, Widener University

Dr. Kerstin M. Palombaro is Associate Professor and Community Engagement Coordinator in the Institute for Physical Therapy Education at Widener University.

Samuel R Pierce, Widener Unversity

Dr. Samuel R. Pierce is Associate Professor in the Institute for Physical Therapy Education at Widener University.

Robin L Dole, Widener University

Dr. Robin L. Dole is Associate Dean, Program Director, and Professor in the Institute for Physical Therapy Education at Widener University.

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Published

04/11/2017

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Research and Theory

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