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Yuting Huang1,2, Nan Xia2, Vivian Weiqun Lou3,4
1Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, CJT-522, Centennial Campus, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Human Resources for Health
|May 4, 2026
Summary
A new transdisciplinary competency framework for long-term care case management was developed. This framework enhances interdisciplinary team capacity-building and professional development for older adults' quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Services Research
- Social Work
Background:
- Long-term care (LTC) is vital for older adults' health and quality of life.
- Case management by interdisciplinary teams is common in LTC.
- A transdisciplinary competency framework is needed for LTC workforce development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a transdisciplinary competency framework for LTC case management.
- To advance case management practices through expert consensus.
- To support workforce capacity building in Hong Kong's LTC system.
Main Methods:
- A five-stage participatory Delphi approach was used.
- 40 health and social care professionals participated.
- Expert consensus was reached on essential competencies via surveys and discussions.
Main Results:
- A framework with 49 competencies across six domains was established.
- Competencies are organized into basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
- The framework aims to improve interdisciplinary team capacity in LTC case management.
Conclusions:
- The framework supports training curriculum development for LTC professionals.
- It can guide government policies for career pathways and practitioner evaluation.
- Implementation will enhance the quality of long-term care services.
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