Development and evaluation of cooperative healthcare bidirectional people-to-people exchanges

Kovac A.; Hermanson A.; Connelly K.; Aidoo A.; Antwi-Kusi A.; Cantuarias D.; Urquizo J.; Brouillette M. · People-Centered Approaches Toward the Internationalization of Higher Education (2020) · DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3796-1.ch008

Resumen

Bidirectional, interdisciplinary cultural exchanges result in increased understanding of cultural differences allowing for better international collaboration. The success and sustainability of cooperative agreements depend on regular continued communication with each partner institution, along with a key contact person "on the ground" in each participating country. International efforts represent an exciting beginning of people-to-people involvement in the global quest for improved access to safe surgical, anesthesia, and medical care in developing countries. Academic institutions are uniquely positioned to make a global impact helping others through the bidirectional exchange of education, research, and culture. International efforts can have a recognizable impact on partner locations. All individuals and institutions involved continue to learn from the knowledge and examples of others to further enhance their impact. Continued evaluation and reevaluation are important to improve the experience and achieve the needs and objectives for all involved participants.