Olha
Kovalchuk,
n/a
Physiopedia
Ukraine
Dr. Olha Kovalchuk is a workforce development consultant in the USAID-funded Rehabilitation for Ukraine (Rehab4U) activity. Previously, she supported Physiopedia within the USAID-funded activities: Strengthening Rehabilitation Services in Health Systems (SRSHS) and Learning, Acting, and Building for Rehabilitation Systems (ReLAB-HS) to implement, in synergistic cooperation with the Physiopedia team, activities to strengthen the Ukrainian Educational programs and the Clinical Skills Development Program and in-person collaborative meetings. Ms. Olha has PhD degree in Biological Sciences. She held several positions as a Scientist at Scientific Institutions, Lecturer at the Medical University, State Expert of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
Presenting at CAB 2025:
The development of local interprofessional teams has created a sustainable model for building rehabilitation capacity and advancing rehabilitation in resource-limited settings. The presentation will provide insights into strategies for building effective interprofessional rehabilitation teams to improve workforce capacity, overcoming cultural barriers, and fostering long-term collaborative practice in diverse global contexts.
This presentation examines the successful development and implementation of international rehabilitation workforce initiatives through interprofessional collaboration. By integrating diverse healthcare providers across seven countries, the project created culturally-responsive tools and established a sustainable framework for global rehabilitation workforce development, demonstrating the power of coordinated cross-cultural partnerships.