Vision-MDT™ Facilitation Program

Neurovisual Medicine and Multidisciplinary Collaboration Development Initiative

(Official Version V1.0)

Preface

With the continuous advancement of neurorehabilitation and developmental medicine, the clinical management of complex functional disorders increasingly requires highly coordinated multidisciplinary collaboration. Vision-MDT™ is committed to establishing a “vision-centered brain-function collaboration framework” based on the principle of Vision as Integration, integrating neurovisual science, clinical rehabilitation, developmental medicine, behavioral sciences, and educational rehabilitation into an operational multidisciplinary clinical model.

To promote the clinical and academic implementation of Vision-MDT™, a systematic facilitation program is required. This program focuses on two major strategic objectives:

  1. Advanced professional talent development;
  2. Construction of multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation collaboration systems within medical institutions.

Through structured education, clinical training, and collaborative practice, the Vision-MDT™ Facilitation Program aims to strengthen institutional capabilities in Neurovisual Medicine and neurovisual rehabilitation, while providing more comprehensive, integrated, and function-oriented neurorehabilitation services for patients.

1. Program Objectives and Principles

1.1 Overall Objectives

The Vision-MDT™ Facilitation Program aims to:

  1. Develop advanced professionals with expertise in Neurovisual Medicine and multidisciplinary clinical collaboration;
  2. Support healthcare institutions in establishing vision-centered multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation collaboration systems;
  3. Promote standardized clinical pathways integrating neurovisual assessment, rehabilitation, and long-term functional management;
  4. Expand access to systematic neurovisual rehabilitation services for pediatric and adult neurological populations.

1.2 Guiding Principles

Scientific Foundation

Training and clinical practice are grounded in contemporary neurovisual science, neuroscience, and evidence-informed rehabilitation principles.

System Integration

The program integrates theory, clinical assessment, MDT collaboration, rehabilitation practice, and long-term patient management.

Practical Applicability

Emphasis is placed on clinically applicable and scalable training models.

Sustainability

The program supports long-term development through professional education, collaborative networks, digital platforms, and research systems.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

The framework promotes collaboration among ophthalmology, pediatrics, rehabilitation medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, psychology, and related disciplines.

2. Advanced Professional Training Program

2.1 Training Objectives

Participants are expected to:

  • Master the theoretical foundations of Neurovisual Medicine;
  • Perform structured neurovisual functional assessments using NVFAS;
  • Design individualized neurovisual rehabilitation strategies;
  • Participate effectively in multidisciplinary collaboration processes;
  • Promote Vision-MDT™ concepts in clinical practice, education, and research.

2.2 Training Structure

2.2.1 Graduate-Level Training Pathway

Target Participants

Graduate students in:

  • Ophthalmology;
  • Rehabilitation medicine;
  • Pediatrics;
  • Neurology;
  • Neurosurgery;
  • Psychology;
  • Developmental medicine;
  • Related disciplines.

Curriculum Components

Core educational modules include:

  • Neurovisual Medicine and brain functional integration;
  • Neurovisual neuroscience and neuroplasticity;
  • NVFAS assessment systems and clinical applications;
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration and MDT practice;
  • Neurovisual rehabilitation strategies;
  • Clinical case discussions and research methodology.

Training Duration

  • Master’s level: 2–3 years;
  • Doctoral level: 3–5 years.

Assessment and Certification

Evaluation includes:

  • Academic coursework;
  • Clinical practice performance;
  • MDT participation;
  • Research projects and thesis completion.

2.2.2 Fellowship Training Program

Target Participants

Licensed physicians with clinical experience in:

  • Ophthalmology;
  • Pediatrics;
  • Rehabilitation medicine;
  • Neurology;
  • Neurosurgery;
  • Psychiatry;
  • Related specialties.

Fellowship Structure

A structured 1–2 year clinical fellowship including:

Theoretical Education
  • Foundations of Neurovisual Medicine;
  • Neurovisual assessment methodologies;
  • Vision-MDT™ clinical pathways;
  • MDT collaboration models.
Clinical Practice
  • Participation in Vision-MDT™ clinics;
  • NVFAS-based assessments;
  • Neurovisual rehabilitation planning;
  • Longitudinal patient management.
MDT Collaboration Training
  • Multidisciplinary case conferences;
  • Collaborative treatment planning;
  • Functional outcome evaluation;
  • Follow-up coordination.
Research Training
  • Clinical research participation;
  • Case studies and data analysis;
  • Multicenter collaborative research projects.

Certification

Certification is based on:

  • Clinical competency assessment;
  • MDT participation records;
  • Research or case-report completion;
  • Fellowship final evaluation.

3. Institutional Neurovisual Collaboration Development

3.1 Development Objectives

The program supports healthcare institutions in:

  • Establishing vision-centered neurorehabilitation collaboration systems;
  • Creating integrated clinical pathways:
    Screening → Multidimensional Assessment → MDT Diagnosis → Stratified Intervention → Follow-up Management
  • Improving neurovisual rehabilitation outcomes;
  • Promoting integration of clinical practice, education, and research.

3.2 Institutional Development Framework

3.2.1 Multidisciplinary Collaboration System

Core Departments

  • Ophthalmology;
  • Pediatrics;
  • Rehabilitation medicine.

Collaborative Departments

  • Neurology;
  • Neurosurgery;
  • Psychiatry;
  • Psychology;
  • Developmental medicine;
  • Educational rehabilitation.

MDT Mechanisms

  • Regular multidisciplinary conferences;
  • Collaborative treatment planning;
  • Shared follow-up management systems;
  • Functional outcome reviews.

3.2.2 Standardized Clinical Education

Participating institutions will receive:

  • Structured physician training programs;
  • NVFAS assessment training;
  • Neurovisual rehabilitation workshops;
  • MDT workflow standardization guidance;
  • Clinical case-based learning systems.

3.2.3 Digital Collaboration Platform

Vision-MDT™ digital systems support:

  • Clinical data management;
  • NVFAS scoring integration;
  • Teleconsultation and remote collaboration;
  • MDT workflow coordination;
  • Longitudinal patient outcome tracking.

3.2.4 Clinical–Research Integration

The program promotes:

  • Multicenter collaborative research;
  • Neurovisual clinical databases;
  • Standardized outcome evaluation systems;
  • Development of guidelines and consensus statements;
  • Translation of clinical data into evidence-based practice.

4. Expected Outcomes

Professional Development

  • Establishment of advanced Neurovisual Medicine training pathways;
  • Development of multidisciplinary clinical leaders.

Clinical Outcomes

  • Improved identification and management of neurovisual disorders;
  • Enhanced functional rehabilitation outcomes;
  • Expansion of comprehensive neurorehabilitation services.

Institutional Outcomes

  • Operational multidisciplinary neurovisual collaboration systems;
  • Standardized MDT clinical workflows;
  • Integration of clinical care, education, and research.

Academic Outcomes

  • Multicenter research initiatives;
  • Standardized assessment systems;
  • Publications, guidelines, and academic collaboration networks.

5. Conclusion

The Vision-MDT™ Facilitation Program is designed not only as a professional training initiative, but also as a framework for reorganizing multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation practice through vision-centered integration.

By integrating Neurovisual Medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical education, and functional rehabilitation, Vision-MDT™ aims to establish a sustainable and future-oriented model for complex neurological and developmental healthcare.

Appendices

Appendix A

Vision-MDT™ Fellowship Curriculum Framework

Appendix B

NVFAS Assessment and Functional Classification System

Appendix C

Vision-MDT™ MDT Clinical Workflow

Appendix D

Institutional Collaboration Development Model

Appendix E

Digital Collaboration Platform Structure