The impact of community engagement on belief conflicts arising during interdisciplinary collaboration among daycare rehabilitation professionals

[Purpose] This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between the quality of community coordination and belief conflicts that arise during interprofessional collaborations among rehabilitation professionals working in the long-term care insurance sector. [Participants and Methods] The participants were physical, occupational, and speech-language-hearing therapists from Gifu Prefecture, Japan. We examined the impact of medical care quality and welfare coordination on belief conflicts among daycare rehabilitation specialists. The Medical Care Welfare Community Collaboration Scale was distributed to participants via postal mail. [Results] We obtained 70 responses. Our results suggest that understanding the roles of other professionals, having a consultation network, and having concrete knowledge of local resources are associated with a lower likelihood of belief conflicts with colleagues, patients, and their families. [Conclusion] Rehabilitation specialists possessing comprehensive knowledge, experience, and specialization are predisposed to effective communication within and across professions and with patients and their families, thereby mitigating potential disputes. To enhance the quality of community engagement, fostering a deeper comprehension of the roles of various professionals and local resources and establishing collaborative relationships that facilitate consultation across professions is crucial.