《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2022, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (3): 265-274.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2022.03.002

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Systematic implementation of World Health Organization rehabilitation competency framework in rehabilitation: conceptual framework, approaches and application

QIU Zhuoying1,2,3,4(),KWOK Joseph Kin Fun5,SUN Hongwei1,2,WU Shicai4,LÜ Jun6,YAO Meilin7,WANG Guoxiang1,8,QIU Fubing1,9,LU Yan10,XU Guangxu11,JI Linhong12,JING Qi13,14,15,CHEN Di4,HAO Chuanping16,LI Anqiao2,WANG Shaopu2,XIAO Xiaofei17()   

  1. 1. WHO-FIC Collaborating Center in China, Beijing 100068, China
    2. China Academy of ICF, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
    3. University of Health and Rehabilitation Science, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, China
    4. China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
    5. Hong Kong Fu Hong Society, Hong Kong 999077, China
    6. School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
    7. Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
    8. Physical Education and Sport School, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215031, China
    9. College of Physical Education, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
    10. China Research Center on the Sports of Persons with Disabilities, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100085, China
    11. School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
    12. Intelligent & Biomimetic Machinery, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
    13. The Innovation Center for Social Risk Prediction and Government in Health Sector of Shandong/Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
    14. China Academy of Rehabilitation and Health/Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
    15. School of Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
    16. Special Education College, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100075, China
    17. School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, China
  • Received:2022-03-11 Published:2022-03-25 Online:2022-03-31
  • Contact: QIU Zhuoying,XIAO Xiaofei E-mail:qiutiger@hotmail.com;xxf1013@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Supported by World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework Translation Project

Abstract: Objective To systematically analyze the World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework (RCF) theoretical framework, methodology and its application in the field of rehabilitation.Methods We systematically analyzed RCF conceptual framework and key characteristics, and discussed how to apply the RCF in the fields of human resource planning, education program and curriculum system, and vocational competency standards and certification criteria for rehabilitation human resources.Results The RCF encompasses five domains, naming practice, professionalism, learning and development, management and leadership, and research. Rehabilitation professionals' performance is the result of the interaction of their core values and beliefs, competencies, activities, knowledge, and skills. The RCF can be used to plan rehabilitation human resources, establish competency-based rehabilitation education programs and curriculum systems, and develop competency certification standards and licensure accreditation standards.Conclusion This study analyzed background, content and implementation framework of RCF, and systematically discussed the theories and methods related to how to use the RCF to construct national rehabilitation human resources development plans, develop rehabilitation education programs and curriculum systems based on the RCF, and establish certification and assessment standards for rehabilitation human resources.

Key words: rehabilitation competency, rehabilitation workforce, education programme and curriculum in rehabilitation accreditation, vocational competency accreditation and evaluation in rehabilitation