Table 1 Focus themes and examples of theme components adapted from Rahim et al. [14]
Theme | Examples of theme components |
|---|---|
Exceeding clinical competence | Working outside of the scope of one’s competence or training Working without adequate supervision Management of unrealistic patient or staff expectations with regards to skills |
Use of limited local resources | Use of disposable equipment Financial implications of hosting students Use of clinician and staff time for supervision, teaching, translating |
Respect for patients and local culture | Obtaining informed consent Managing privacy and confidentiality |
Collaboration with local community and colleagues | Working effectively with colleagues in LMIC Working with local community which may have different social norms |
One-sided benefits in partnership | Lack of opportunities for students from LMICs to travel to country from which they are receiving visiting students on electives Lack of teaching provided to students from LMIC, despite host institution providing teaching to visiting students |