Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2025, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (8): 939-946.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2025.08.010

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Cultivating key competencies of teamwork and interprofessional practice for rehabilitation psychology professionals based on RCF

DONG Yuanjun1,2,3, LOU Xin1, SUN Rui1,4, WANG Wenshuai1,2,3, LIU Xiaoqin1,4, XIA Xue1,2, YANG Yaru1,4,5, WANG Zhongyan1,2,3, QIU Zhuoying1,4,5()   

  1. 1. School of Social Development, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266113, China
    2. Shandong Province Population Health and Public Policy Soft Science Base, Qingdao, Shandong 266113, China
    3. Qingdao Health Technology and Industrial Policy Research Base, Qingdao, Shandong 266113, China
    4. International Center for Rehabilitation Policy and ICF Research, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266113, China
    5. WHO-FIC Collaborating Center in China, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2025-08-06 Published:2025-08-25 Online:2025-09-01
  • Supported by:
    Shandong Province Undergraduate Teaching Reform Research General Project(M2021020);Shandong Province Undergraduate Teaching Reform Research General Project(M2023198);Qingdao City Science and Technology Innovation Strategic Research Project(25-1-4-zlyj-9-zhc);Shandong Province Key Research and Development Plan (Soft Science) Project(2024RZA0803);Shandong Province Key Research and Development Plan (Soft Science) Project(2025RZB0804);National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth)(82200597);Shandong Province Excellent Youth Science Fund Project(2023HWYQ-084)

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 rehabilitation 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 rehabilitation 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 interprofessional 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 assessments 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 proficiency in team communication, collaborative decision-making, case management and evidence-based practice.

Conclusion In undergraduate rehabilitation psychology education, developing competency-based practical courses targeting 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 interprofessional practice. RCF provides a theoretical foundation, practical tools, and reference frameworks for building competency-oriented curricula and instructional methods in rehabilitation psychology.

Key words: rehabilitation psychology, practical education, rehabilitation competency framework, teamwork, interprofessional practice

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