Rehabilitation Psychology最新文献

{"title":"Cripping rehabilitation: A disability justice approach to research and practice.","authors":"Michelle K Roberts, Tracy E Herring","doi":"10.1037/rep0000654","DOIUrl":"10.1037/rep0000654","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Despite increased recognition of the necessity of inclusive research and writing to encompass the diversity of human experience, discrepancies regarding how we conceptualize and describe disability persist. Differences in language signify differences in thinking, yet there also exist opportunities for reconciliation that center disability justice as a core tenet of rehabilitation research and practice. The purpose of this article is not merely to encourage academics to use the \"right\" language, but to question how we think about disability in our work and world.</p><p><strong>Research design: </strong>Bringing together literature from rehabilitation and critical and feminist disability studies, we propose a crip reimagining of rehabilitation research and practice. Rooted in feminist and queer theory, \"to crip\" means to apply a disability justice lens and unsettle ableist assumptions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Incorporating approaches from disabled scholars and activists encourages the adoption of a disability justice framework that centers the desires and needs of disabled people. In yet another political moment when disabled people face existential threats to their lives and well-being, it is essential that rehabilitation psychologists and other professionals follow the lead of disabled people to advance efforts for disability justice.</p><p><strong>Implications: </strong>Disability justice demands not the eradication of disability, but the creation of a world in which disability is recognized as part of human variation, an effort that starts without our own discipline. We must find ways to continue recognizing and promoting possibilities for treatment and support, while also understanding that many disabled people live meaningful, fulfilling lives with or without our assistance. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).</p>","PeriodicalId":47974,"journal":{"name":"Rehabilitation Psychology","volume":"71 3","pages":"319-329"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13440013/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148664683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From idea to publication: A practical guide for writing and publishing in the field of rehabilitation psychology.","authors":"Paul B Perrin","doi":"10.1037/rep0000652","DOIUrl":"10.1037/rep0000652","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose/objective: </strong>Publishing in peer-reviewed journals is an important part of professional life in rehabilitation psychology, yet early-career scholars and trainees often receive limited direct instruction in how to transform research ideas into publishable manuscripts. This article offers a practical, field-specific guide to support authors in developing, writing, and submitting their work.</p><p><strong>Research method/design: </strong>Drawing on the author's experience as a researcher, mentor, and journal editor, the article integrates best practices from multiple sources including reporting standards and open science principles while tailoring advice to the unique values of rehabilitation psychology.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The article provides step-by-step guidance on structuring each section of a scientific article, from the introduction through the discussion, and includes metaorganizational tools. It also addresses important preparatory steps such as clarifying authorship, engaging mentors and collaborators, and adopting effective writing strategies. Practical recommendations are provided for selecting an appropriate journal; tailoring a manuscript to word and style requirements; and navigating peer review, revision, and rejection. Special attention is devoted to issues central to rehabilitation psychology, such as using respectful and inclusive language, precisely reporting demographic characteristics, describing stakeholder engagement, and considering positionality.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/implications: </strong>Together, these strategies provide a roadmap for trainees and early-career professionals, helping them publish work that is not only scientifically rigorous but also aligned with rehabilitation psychology's mission of advancing equity, inclusion, and meaningful clinical impact. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).</p>","PeriodicalId":47974,"journal":{"name":"Rehabilitation Psychology","volume":"71 3","pages":"459-468"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13532990/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148664697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Motivators and barriers to pursuing board certification: Survey results and future directions.","authors":"Suzzette M Chopin, Erin E Andrews, Kristen Jackson, Serina Hoover, Kathleen Bechtold","doi":"10.1037/rep0000648","DOIUrl":"10.1037/rep0000648","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose/objective: </strong>This article reports survey results from the American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology (ABRP) on motivators and barriers to pursuing board certification and identifies ways the ABRP can reduce barriers.</p><p><strong>Research method/design: </strong>An electronic survey was sent to Division 22 and Academy of Rehabilitation Psychology listservs. Participants (<i>N</i> = 113) were primarily early career (37%), not board-certified (62%), and did not identify as a member of an underrepresented group (70%). Two independent coders conducted thematic analysis of qualitative data, identifying key themes. Discrepancies were resolved through discussion; final themes were agreed upon by consensus.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most nonboard-certified participants had considered specialty certification (93%). Of those reporting barriers (<i>n</i> = 64), primary barriers included work/time constraints (30%), lack of benefit (18%) and institutional support (15%), personal obstacles (14%), and financial considerations (13%). Motivational factors included professional reputation (42%), mentorship (38%), and institutional support (14%). Responses from those who identified as participants from diverse professional backgrounds emphasized the importance of mentorship, institutional and financial support, and elucidation of alternative pathways to certification.</p><p><strong>Conclusion/implications: </strong>Despite strong interest in board certification, many individuals either do not initiate the process or begin but do not complete it. There also remains a lack of clarity regarding requirements and the process. The ABRP has implemented initiatives to address these concerns, including outlining alternative pathways, clarifying candidacy requirements, transitioning mentorship to the Academy of Rehabilitation Psychology, implementing educational outreach programs, providing individualized encouragement to candidates, increasing awareness of scholarship opportunities, and promoting nontraditional pathways to board certification. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).</p>","PeriodicalId":47974,"journal":{"name":"Rehabilitation Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"451-458"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145776111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Children and young people's experiences of having a parent with a spinal cord injury.","authors":"Emma Brennan, Maeve Nolan, Claire Keogh, Lorraine Swords, Eimear Smith","doi":"10.1037/rep0000647","DOIUrl":"10.1037/rep0000647","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose/objective: </strong>This study explores young people's unique experience of living with a parent with an acquired spinal cord injury. Despite the potential impact of acquired parental disability on children's lives, research studies on the experience are scarce.</p><p><strong>Research method/design: </strong>Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to analyze semistructured interviews with nine adolescents and young adults (13-22 years) recruited in 2021, via the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Ireland.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four main themes were identified: 1. The event and immediate aftermath, 2. Suppressing emotions and keeping the best side out, 3. Changes and continuities in family relationships and roles, and 4. Strengthening connection through open communication. Participants described feeling frightened and alone in the immediate aftermath of parental injury and highlighted the importance of support networks. The impact on adjustment of suppressing emotions to protect parents and preserve a public persona was identified. Role changes altered family dynamics and increased household responsibilities were experienced as challenging, whereas improvements in relationships were also reported. Opportunities for open communication throughout the developmental adjustment process were identified as a key factor in maintaining psychological wellbeing after a life-changing event.</p><p><strong>Conclusion/implications: </strong>This study provides insight into the lived experience of parental disability in a small sample of white Irish participants. Although this sample may limit its generalizability, the study offers implications for healthcare professionals and families seeking to promote resilient adjustment in young people following the intrusion of spinal cord injury into family life. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).</p>","PeriodicalId":47974,"journal":{"name":"Rehabilitation Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"469-479"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146144225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring resilience variability in a chronic pain and spinal cord injury sample: A brief report.","authors":"Duygu Kuzu, Daniel Whibley, Dawn M Ehde, Anne Arewasikporn, Noelle E Carlozzi, Anna L Kratz","doi":"10.1037/rep0000661","DOIUrl":"10.1037/rep0000661","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose/objective: </strong>This study examined the variability of resilience in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and chronic pain using ecological momentary assessment to determine the extent to which resilience functions as a stable trait versus a state-like process.</p><p><strong>Research method/design: </strong>Fifty-three adults with SCI and chronic pain completed baseline and 6-month follow-up assessments, including a 7-day ecological momentary assessment protocol administered twice daily to measure momentary resilience. Intraclass correlation coefficients were used to quantify between- and within-person variability. Paired-samples <i>t</i> tests were used to assess changes in resilience over time and across different times of day (wake-up and bed time).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Intraclass correlation coefficients revealed that between-person differences accounted for the majority of the variance in resilience (64% at Time 1; 80% at Time 2), whereas a notable proportion was attributable to within-person fluctuations (36% and 20%, respectively). Resilience levels did not significantly change over the 6-month period, but momentary resilience was significantly higher in the evening compared with the morning at baseline.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/implications: </strong>Our findings suggest that resilience has both trait-like stability and state-like fluctuations. These findings have important implications for the timing and targeting of resilience-enhancing interventions, supporting the development of tailored approaches that address both long-term resilience and real-time adaptability to daily stressors. Consequently, this research can guide the development of strategies aimed at strengthening resilience, optimizing pain management, and improving overall quality of life for individuals with SCI and chronic pain. This highlights the potential for developing personalized interventions that support both state-like and trait-like resilience. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).</p>","PeriodicalId":47974,"journal":{"name":"Rehabilitation Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148632233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chronic low back pain is associated with altered affordance perception.","authors":"Juliana Nicolino da Costa, Alice Brochado Campolina, Priscila Albuquerque de Araújo, Vitor Leandro da Silva Profeta, Rafael Zambelli Pinto, Daniela Virgínia Vaz","doi":"10.1037/rep0000689","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/rep0000689","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) often modify their movement patterns and limit engagement in motor activities, which may reduce the exploration of affordances-action possibilities offered by the environment. From an ecological-enactive perspective, pain may progressively narrow the affordance field, constraining both the perception of what is possible and the strategies used to explore those possibilities. This experimental study investigated whether CLBP affects (a) the perception of action capabilities and (b) the exploratory movement patterns used when approaching environmental constraints.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Twenty-seven adults with CLBP and 28 adults without pain walked through openings of 50, 70, and 120 cm and judged the passability of an adjustable aperture. Perceived action threshold and the perception-action ratio were used to assess affordance perception, and pelvis-trunk coordination was used to characterize exploratory movement patterns during locomotion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with controls, individuals with CLBP demonstrated a higher perceived action threshold (mean difference = 5.28 cm; medium effect size) and a larger perception-action ratio (mean difference = .08), indicating underestimation of their action capabilities. The perceived action threshold correlated positively with pain intensity. In contrast, pelvis-trunk coordination did not differ between groups across passage widths (mean differences = -0.01 and 0.09).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>CLBP influenced affordance perception but not pelvis-trunk dissociation during movement exploration, suggesting preserved exploratory movement patterns despite altered perception of action capabilities. These findings suggest that rehabilitation targeting perception-action coupling may improve functional outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).</p>","PeriodicalId":47974,"journal":{"name":"Rehabilitation Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148593968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Developmental trajectories of self-efficacy and its predictors among people with severe disabilities.","authors":"Ki-Ryong Kim, Young-Ha Ju","doi":"10.1037/rep0000687","DOIUrl":"10.1037/rep0000687","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose/objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to examine the developmental trajectories of self-efficacy in individuals with severe disabilities and to identify predictive factors accounting for variations.</p><p><strong>Research method/design: </strong>This research utilized latent growth curve modeling to analyze data from the first (2016), third (2018), and fifth (2020) waves of the second Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled, conducted by the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities. The analytic sample consisted of 1,285 working-age adults (19-64 years) with severe disabilities, as defined by the <i>Act on Welfare of Persons With Disabilities</i> in South Korea.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, self-efficacy among individuals with severe disabilities demonstrated a steady increase over time. A significant negative covariance was observed between the initial level of self-efficacy and its rate of change, indicating that individuals with lower initial self-efficacy experienced more rapid growth over time. With respect to predictors, higher initial self-efficacy was positively associated with family support for employment (β = .192, <i>p</i> < .001), participation in social activities (β = .139, <i>p</i> < .001), and the extent of interpersonal relationship maintenance (β = .598, <i>p</i> < .001). In contrast, the rate of change in self-efficacy was negatively associated with family support for employment (β = -.134, <i>p</i> < .01), the number of job aids (β = -.123, <i>p</i> < .001), and the extent of interpersonal relationship maintenance (β = -.377, <i>p</i> < .001). These patterns indicate more gradual increases among individuals with higher initial levels of self-efficacy and steeper growth trajectories among those with fewer initial resources.</p><p><strong>Conclusion/implications: </strong>The findings suggest that although individuals with severe disabilities who lack initial resources may begin with lower levels of self-efficacy, they can achieve substantial developmental gains through environmental support and accumulated experience. Self-efficacy thus appears to function as a malleable psychological resource within rehabilitation contexts, highlighting the potential of targeted environmental and intervention-based strategies to promote adaptive developmental trajectories. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).</p>","PeriodicalId":47974,"journal":{"name":"Rehabilitation Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148594014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring social moderators of telehealth treatment outcomes for adults with multiple sclerosis: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Kala M Phillips Reindel, Anne-Stuart Bell, Emily L Goldberg, Carolyn Green, S Tyler Watson, Dawn M Ehde","doi":"10.1037/rep0000686","DOIUrl":"10.1037/rep0000686","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose/objective: </strong>Relationships play a pivotal role in improving health and functioning for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), with social support often intertwined in self-management interventions. We explored social factors as moderators and nonspecific predictors of treatment outcomes in two telehealth interventions for pain, fatigue, and mood among individuals with MS.</p><p><strong>Research method/design: </strong>Secondary analysis of a single-blind randomized control trial among adults with MS (<i>N</i> = 163) and chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and/or moderate depressive symptoms conducted between April 2011 and September 2013. Participants were randomized to an 8-week, telephone-delivered self-management (<i>n</i> = 75) or MS education (<i>n</i> = 88) intervention. Marital status and perceived social support at baseline were examined as potential moderators and nonspecific predictors of primary (pain interference, fatigue impact, and depressive symptom severity) and secondary treatment outcomes (participants' perceptions of the intervention).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Social factors did not moderate treatment outcomes. Regression analyses revealed significant main effects of perceived social support as nonspecific predictors; individuals with higher perceived social support endorsed significantly lower pain interference, greater therapeutic working alliance, and greater treatment helpfulness at posttreatment, regardless of treatment condition.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/implications: </strong>The extent of social support perceived by adults with MS appears to be a better predictor of pain interference following two telehealth interventions than the type of intervention itself (self-management vs. MS education). Clinicians and researchers are encouraged to utilize a biopsychosocial framework in assessment, conceptualization, and treatment of adults with MS. Future investigations may consider modifying treatments to address social factors or incorporating social support into treatment, such as through dyadic intervention strategies. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).</p>","PeriodicalId":47974,"journal":{"name":"Rehabilitation Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148413108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating stress and emotional well-being in couples facing spinal cord injury: The role of social support.","authors":"Simone Lüthi, Martin W G Brinkhof, Mayra Galvis Aparicio, Christine Fekete, Janina Lüscher","doi":"10.1037/rep0000682","DOIUrl":"10.1037/rep0000682","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose/objective: </strong>Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and their caregiving partners often experience elevated stress and reduced emotional well-being. However, the dyadic relationship between stress and emotional well-being in the context of SCI remains unclear. According to the buffer hypothesis, social support can mitigate the adverse effects of stress. This study examined the dyadic reciprocal associations between work- and housework-related stress and negative affect, representing one dimension of emotional well-being, among individuals with SCI and their caregiving partners, including the moderating role of perceived social support within these relationships.</p><p><strong>Research method/design: </strong>Data were collected from 144 dyads participating in the longitudinal pro-WELL study, with assessments conducted at three intervals over 1 year. The examined variables included work- and housework-related stress, negative affect, and perceived social support from the partner. Analyses were conducted using the actor-partner interdependence model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Individuals with SCI and their caregiving partners' own work- and housework-related stress were associated with one's own negative affect, and vice versa (actor effects), at the between-person level. No within-person associations were observed. Primarily for the caregiving partner, moderating effects of perceived social support emerged. These included moderation of the between-person association between negative affect and housework-related stress, as well as the within-person association between stress and negative affect.</p><p><strong>Conclusion/implications: </strong>These findings suggest that mutual social support may play a role in buffering stress in couples facing SCI, particularly for caregiving partners. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).</p>","PeriodicalId":47974,"journal":{"name":"Rehabilitation Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148391746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mental health professional graduate and postgraduate training in disability.","authors":"Kelly E Ferreira, Owen Vegas, William J Smith, Tara M Lutz","doi":"10.1037/rep0000688","DOIUrl":"10.1037/rep0000688","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose/objective: </strong>People with disabilities (PWD) are nearly five times more likely to experience mental distress than people without disabilities. Despite this elevated risk, many mental health professionals report feeling unprepared to work with PWD, possibly due to limited disability-focused training. The objective of the current study was to assess disability-focused content in graduate and postgraduate training programs for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.</p><p><strong>Research method/design: </strong>An online survey was distributed (September 2024 through October 2025) to directors and faculty of graduate and postgraduate psychology, counseling, social work, and psychiatry programs in the United States. Director and faculty participants (<i>N</i> = 191) reported on the presence and amount of coursework/training to diagnose, assess, and treat psychiatric disorders among PWD.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Approximately 45% of participants reported little to no instruction on diagnosing psychiatric disorders in PWD, and 42% reported little to no training in conducting mental health assessments with PWD. Half of the participants indicated minimal or no training in psychotherapeutic interventions for PWD or communicating about mental health with PWD. Only 11% rated their program as excellent in preparing future clinicians to work with PWD. Regression analyses showed that both the presence (<i>p</i> < .001) and amount (<i>p</i> < .001) of disability-focused content significantly predicted perceived student preparedness to work with PWD. A sensitivity analysis excluding potentially duplicate responses confirmed the robustness of these findings.</p><p><strong>Conclusion/implication: </strong>Findings highlight substantial gaps in disability-focused training within mental health programs and suggest that increasing disability-focused content may enhance faculty-perceived clinician preparedness to work with PWD. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).</p>","PeriodicalId":47974,"journal":{"name":"Rehabilitation Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148346997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}