Systematic implementation of World Health Organization rehabilitation competency framework in rehabilitation: conceptual framework, approaches and application / 中国康复理论与实践

@#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.

Development of Higher Education of Rehabilitation: Realizing the Values of Modern Rehabilitation / 中国康复理论与实践

@#This study elaborated the importance of modern rehabilitation, and analyzed the current situation and demand of rehabilitation workforce and higher education of rehabilitation in China. Several strategies were recommended for the development of higher education of rehabilitation in China.

Promotion of Higher Education of Rehabilitation in China / 中国康复理论与实践

This paper analyzed the unmet needs of rehabilitation for people with disabilities in China, discussed the policy environment of rehabilitation development, explored the theory and approaches of the development of higher education in rehabilitation, and established an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-based system of rehabilitation education of disciplines, special-ties and courses.