A phenomenological investigation of the first two decades of university-based physiotherapy education in Nigeria
Background: Although the history of the physiotherapy profession in Nigeria is well documented, the evolutionary path of physiotherapy education has not been systematically studied. This qualitative study examined the positive aspects and pitfalls of the first two decades of university-based physiot...
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| author | Joseph A. Balogun Philip Aka Adetutu O. Balogun Victor A. Obajuluwa |
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| description | Background: Although the history of the physiotherapy profession in Nigeria is well documented, the evolutionary path of physiotherapy education has not been systematically studied. This qualitative study examined the positive aspects and pitfalls of the first two decades of university-based physiotherapy education in Nigeria. Methods: Seven purposively selected alumni from the three pioneering physiotherapy education programs in Nigeria completed a semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed using a selective approach to uncover the thematic aspects of the alumni experience. The results were organized into seven themes. Results: Participants in the study reported several positive recurring themes, such as student activism; interdisciplinary education curriculum; strong basic medical sciences content; availability of up-to-date journals; unique clinical experience in community settings; and oversight of examination by external assessors. Equally, the participants overwhelmingly reported the following disconcerting issues: physiotherapy content of the baccalaureate curriculum was limited in scope; lack of basic infrastructures, such as classroom/laboratory space and residential accommodation; inequities and disparities in the allocation of university-wide resources; lack of a bona fide academic department; lecturers lacking postgraduate credentials; and perceived negative program image. Conclusion: Study participants enunciated more challenges and negative experiences than strengths and positive experiences. The challenges took decades to address. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-27a964c8e9884fa78e7f64b3a849c1992022-12-22T03:52:05ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Medicine2331-205X2017-01-014110.1080/2331205X.2017.13011831301183A phenomenological investigation of the first two decades of university-based physiotherapy education in NigeriaJoseph A. Balogun0Philip Aka1Adetutu O. Balogun2Victor A. Obajuluwa3College of Health Sciences, Chicago State UniversityChicago State UniversityBrowne Mackie CollegeIvy Tech School of Health SciencesBackground: Although the history of the physiotherapy profession in Nigeria is well documented, the evolutionary path of physiotherapy education has not been systematically studied. This qualitative study examined the positive aspects and pitfalls of the first two decades of university-based physiotherapy education in Nigeria. Methods: Seven purposively selected alumni from the three pioneering physiotherapy education programs in Nigeria completed a semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed using a selective approach to uncover the thematic aspects of the alumni experience. The results were organized into seven themes. Results: Participants in the study reported several positive recurring themes, such as student activism; interdisciplinary education curriculum; strong basic medical sciences content; availability of up-to-date journals; unique clinical experience in community settings; and oversight of examination by external assessors. Equally, the participants overwhelmingly reported the following disconcerting issues: physiotherapy content of the baccalaureate curriculum was limited in scope; lack of basic infrastructures, such as classroom/laboratory space and residential accommodation; inequities and disparities in the allocation of university-wide resources; lack of a bona fide academic department; lecturers lacking postgraduate credentials; and perceived negative program image. Conclusion: Study participants enunciated more challenges and negative experiences than strengths and positive experiences. The challenges took decades to address.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1301183professionalismprofessionalization milestonesphysiotherapy educationprogram evaluationqualitative study |
| spellingShingle | Joseph A. Balogun Philip Aka Adetutu O. Balogun Victor A. Obajuluwa A phenomenological investigation of the first two decades of university-based physiotherapy education in Nigeria Cogent Medicine professionalism professionalization milestones physiotherapy education program evaluation qualitative study |
| title | A phenomenological investigation of the first two decades of university-based physiotherapy education in Nigeria |
| title_full | A phenomenological investigation of the first two decades of university-based physiotherapy education in Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | A phenomenological investigation of the first two decades of university-based physiotherapy education in Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | A phenomenological investigation of the first two decades of university-based physiotherapy education in Nigeria |
| title_short | A phenomenological investigation of the first two decades of university-based physiotherapy education in Nigeria |
| title_sort | phenomenological investigation of the first two decades of university based physiotherapy education in nigeria |
| topic | professionalism professionalization milestones physiotherapy education program evaluation qualitative study |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1301183 |
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