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ArticleJournal of rehabilitation medicine2025

Collaborative capacity building for strengthening rehabilitation services in Sabah, Malaysia: a partnership between university hospital and state health department.

Fatimah Ahmedy, Khin Nyein Yin, Syahiskandar Sybil Shah, Sukhbheer Kaur Darsin Singh, Nurul Afiqah Fattin Amat, Frisca Aziah Francis, Yusof Ibrahim, Helen Lasimbang, Rosalam Sarbatly, Kasim Mansur and 2 more

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Fatimah AhmedySabah Rehabilitation Research & Service Group, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. fatimahmedy@ums.edu.my.
Khin Nyein YinDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Syahiskandar Sybil ShahDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Sukhbheer Kaur Darsin SinghDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Nurul Afiqah Fattin AmatDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Frisca Aziah FrancisDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Yusof IbrahimDean Office, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Helen LasimbangDirector Office, Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Rosalam SarbatlyBoard of Director's Office, Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Kasim MansurBoard of Director's Office, Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Candace GohPhysiotherapy Unit, Beaufort Hospital, Beaufort, Malaysia.
Md Feroz KabirDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jessore, Bangladesh.

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Abstract

objectiveThis paper aims to outline the foundational framework for strengthening rehabilitation services in Sabah, Malaysia, through a collaborative capacity-building initiative between Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah (HUMS) and the Sabah State Health Department (JKNS). By focusing on academic, research, and service capacity-building, this partnership seeks to address the rehabilitation needs of the local population, particularly for individuals with functional limitations.

methodsThe collaboration integrates HUMS's academic and clinical strengths with JKNS's existing rehabilitation services. Key components include developing postgraduate training for rehabilitation medicine, expanding community-based rehabilitation outreach services, and establishing a referral network between hospitals and community healthcare providers.

resultsThe partnership has resulted in the implementation of a comprehensive framework that enhances academic capacity, fosters research collaboration, and improves rehabilitation service delivery across Sabah. This approach is aligned with the WHO's Rehabilitation 2030 initiative, advocating for stronger integration of rehabilitation into healthcare systems.

conclusionThe collaborative efforts between HUMS and JKNS demonstrate the critical role of partnerships between academic institutions and public health departments in strengthening rehabilitation services. This model offers a replicable strategy for influencing policy development and ensuring resource allocation to meet the growing rehabilitation needs in underserved regions.

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Capacity BuildingHospitals, UniversityRehabilitationCooperative BehaviorHumansMalaysia

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PMID39907216
PMCPMC11812271

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