The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (RS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) organised a Professional Exchange and Immersion Programme in Occupational Therapy in collaboration with the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) from 18 May to 8 June 2024. During the outbound study tour, 20 students from RS visited the School of Nursing at the MNUMS and interacted with the local teachers and students. They visited hospitals and a cancer centre to explore the healthcare and physiotherapy services provided in Mongolia. The students also participated in the Second Mongolian Occupational Therapy International Conference organised by the Mongolian Occupational Therapy Association. In addition, they attended a burn rehabilitation workshop and had the chance to meet with several patients. Besides acquiring professional knowledge, the students enjoyed sightseeing at the national parks and spent a pleasant evening in a gur, a traditional Mongolian traditional dwelling.
Below is some feedback from the students.
“We compared our medical cases with those of Mongolian physiotherapy students and conducted a comprehensive presentation. I realised that we as physiotherapists should transcend borders and languages, promote the development of RS worldwide, and foster collaboration… I am glad to have participated in this exchange programme. I believe that I can make good use of what I have learned in my future career.”
-- Chan Ho Lun Ian
“We created tailored assistive devices for local patients. It was thrilling to see one of the patients, who had a traumatic hand injury in which most of the extensor muscles of her dorsal forearm had been cut, return to her occupation of cooking Mongolian cuisine with the help of 3D-printed tools.”
-- Yu Yee Ting Atta
“During a visit to the local university, we learned a lot about the history and the leisure activities of Mongolians. For example, as many historically lived in relatively rural places surrounded by mountains and grasslands, they needed to ride their horses frequently and hunt by shooting with arrows. This way of life has gradually evolved into the recreational activities of archery and horseback riding. Physiotherapists in Mongolia need to be familiar with these sports, as many patients may be injured during related activities.”
-- Chan Cheuk Wang
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