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Training in Neurorehabilitation Psychology: Defining Competencies, Requisite Skill Sets, and a Proposed Developmental
Kirk Jeffrey Stucky1, Laurie N Baker2, Beth K Rush3
1Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|September 1, 2023
Summary
Neurorehabilitation psychology requires integrated competencies beyond clinical neuropsychology or rehabilitation psychology alone. This paper defines essential skills and training pathways for effective neurorehabilitation practice.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Practitioners in neurorehabilitation psychology use varied titles and training backgrounds.
- Current formal recognition by professional bodies is lacking for specialized neurorehabilitation roles.
- Existing clinical neuropsychology (CN) and rehabilitation psychology (RP) pathways do not fully encompass necessary competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the practice and philosophy of neurorehabilitation psychology.
- To identify essential skill sets and competencies for high-quality neurorehabilitation services.
- To propose elements for an integrated training pathway.
Main Methods:
- A consensus-building effort among seven experienced practitioners.
- Preliminary definition of practice, philosophy, and competencies.
- Identification of key training pathway components.
Main Results:
- Neurorehabilitation psychology necessitates a unique, integrated set of competencies.
- Existing CN and RP training may not adequately prepare professionals for comprehensive neurorehabilitation.
- A proposed framework for essential competencies and training is outlined.
Conclusions:
- A distinct field of neurorehabilitation psychology is proposed, requiring specialized, overlapping competencies.
- Formalized training guidelines are needed to support professionals in this area.
- The proposed competencies aim to enhance training integrity and professional development.
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