THE PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY INTERACTION IN THE REHABILITATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

Abstract

The article presents a theoretical justification of the psychological content of multidisciplinary interaction in the rehabilitation of individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. Within the framework of the biopsychosocial approach, the psychologist’s role is conceptualized not only as a provider of psychocorrective support but also as a full-fledged member of the professional team who ensures comprehensive attention to the client’s somatic, cognitive emotional, and social needs. It is emphasized that the psychologist functions as a diagnostician, therapeutic agent, communication facilitator, supervisor, consultant, and strategic coordinator of the team’s psycho-emotional dynamics. The main functional domains of the psychologist’s activity are identified, including psychological assessment, motivation management, emotional support of the team, and burnout prevention among professionals.
Key psychological conditions of effective team collaboration are analyzed: interprofessional trust, clear role differentiation, emotional competence, professional identity, psychological safety, and the team’s collective subjectivity. Special attention is given to the psychologist’s system-forming role as a moderator of interpersonal relations and facilitator of collaborative climate. The article outlines current challenges in the field: lack of empirically grounded models of interprofessional interaction with a psychological focus, insufficient supervisory support for teams, and the absence of adapted educational programs for training psychologists to work in multidisciplinary settings
The findings have practical value for the development of integrated psychological rehabilitation models, the institutionalization of team-based support, and further empirical studies on the psychological mechanisms of multidisciplinary effectiveness.