Cultivating key competencies of teamwork and interprofessional practice for rehabilitation psychology profession-als based on RCF
DONG Yuanjun
LOU Xin
SUN Rui
WANG Wenshuai
LIU Xiaoqin
XIA Xue
YANG Yaru
WANG Zhongyan
QIU Zhuoying
Abstract：Objective To design a practice courses and competency-oriented training in rehabilitation psychology,in response to the demands of team-based and interprofessional practices for professionals,based on World Health Organization re-habilitation competency framework(RCF).
Methods Using the five core domains of RCF(practice,professionalism,learning and development,management and leadership,and research),this study analyzed the competencies and role positioning of undergraduate rehabilita-tion psychology students within team-based and interprofessional rehabilitation settings.It identifies the core competencies needed in these contexts and corresponding practical teaching approaches,to enhance students'ability to translate disciplinary knowledge into team-based and interprofessional practice competencies in real-world rehabilitation scenarios.
Results The study yielded a competency-oriented practical curriculum structured around the teamwork and interprofes-sional practice requirements for rehabilitation psychology professionals.Based on RCF,we defined specific core competencies and developed a curricular framework incorporating pedagogical methods such as integrated as-sessments based on International Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health,motivational interviewing,case study analysis,and standardized patient simulations.These methods are designed to build student proficien-cy in team communication,collaborative decision-making,case management and evidence-based practice.
Conclusion In undergraduate rehabilitation psychology education,developing competency-based practical courses tar-geting team-based and interprofessional service competencies,which grounded in RCF,can enhance the quality and efficiency of talent cultivation in the field.It also helps improve students'capabilities in collaborative and in-terprofessional practice.RCF provides a theoretical foundation,practical tools,and reference frameworks for building competency-oriented curricula and instructional methods in rehabilitation psychology.
Keywords：rehabilitation psychologypractical educationrehabilitation competency frameworkteamworkinterprofessional practice
Publication Date：2025-08-25
Online Publishing Date：2025-09-05(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：8( 939-946 )