Durham Stroke Camp: A Service Learning Experience for Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
--Service learning provides an opportunity for students to: - Engage in activities that address community needs - Learn about the context in which the service is provided - Connect the services provided with didactic coursework - Understand their roles as professionals and citizens. -- Studies show that individuals post stroke and after hospital discharge continue to benefit from interventions to improve physical function. -- Barriers can prevent stroke survivors from seeking care, including financial limitations and insurance restrictions.
- 2018