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Structural Analysis of Activities by Japan International Cooperation Agency Volunteer Physiotherapists:
Kosuke Hamada1, Akira Teramura2, Hyunjae Woo3
1Department of Rehabilitation, Aichi Medical College for Physical and Occupational Therapy, Japan.
Physical Therapy Research
|May 7, 2026
Summary
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) physiotherapists consistently provide clinical support and capacity development globally. Their adaptability and shared values sustain effective rehabilitation practices, regardless of location or staffing.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Physiotherapy Practice
- International Development
Background:
- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) dispatches physiotherapists worldwide.
- Understanding their activity outcomes is crucial for optimizing global health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To structurally analyze physiotherapists' activity outcomes from the JICA volunteer program.
- To inform future strategies for physiotherapy education, practice, and global health engagement.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of reports from 123 JICA-dispatched physiotherapists (2014-2024).
- Text mining of "activity outcomes" using KH Coder.
- Frequency and hierarchical cluster analyses, with cross-tabulations of external variables.
Main Results:
- Activity outcomes were categorized into direct support (clinical practice, technology transfer) and institutional contributions.
- Small effect sizes indicated limited influence of external factors like region or staffing levels.
- The community-based rehabilitation (CBR) approach was more prevalent in specific regions and low-staffing areas.
Conclusions:
- JICA volunteer physiotherapists consistently perform core roles: clinical support, capacity building, and system improvement.
- Individual adaptability and shared professional values are key to context-appropriate rehabilitation.
- Findings support the sustainability of physiotherapy practices in diverse global health settings.
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