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“A breath of fresh air”: mindfulness training for early-career mental health social workers in Israel during COVID-19 Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2023-01-06 Einav Segev
ABSTRACT The present study examined the effectiveness of participation in a mindfulness group for Israeli early career social workers during the COVID-19 period. Eleven participants conducting fieldwork in a mental health rehabilitation center were interviewed. The participants described a variety of benefits from their mindfulness training, in three main areas: (1) Personal: applying mindfulness in
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“Another tool in our toolbox”: a scoping review of the use of eHealth technologies in health social work practice Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Campbell Tickner, Milena Heinsch, Caragh Brosnan, Frances Kay-Lambkin
ABSTRACT There is increasing recognition of the salience of eHealth technologies in enhancing health service capacity. Yet social work remains “behind the curve” in progressing digital practices. As the demand for digital health care increases, particularly following COVID-19, it is becoming increasingly urgent to understand how social workers engage with eHealth technologies, and how technological
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Emotional Abuse Questionnaire: a validity and reliability study Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Melike Yavaş Celik, Erhan Elmaoğlu
ABSTRACT This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Emotional Abuse Questionnaire (EAQ) in Turkish. This psychometric study was conducted between 01/02/2021 and 31/04/2021, with 341 adolescents aged 12–19. Data were analyzed with SPSS and LISREL programs. Language validity of EAQ was determined to be appropriate after translation-back translation and expert opinion. The sample
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Public mental health service use among U.S. adults age 50+ compared to younger age groups Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-12-09 Namkee G. Choi, Diana M. DiNitto, C. Nathan Marti
ABSTRACT Despite increasing numbers of older-adult mental health service users, few studies have examined their use of public mental health services. Using the 2018 and 2019 Mental Health-Client Level data for clients age 18+ (N = 4,291,737 in 2018 and N = 4,513,946 in 2019), we examined whether those age 50+ who received outpatient-only, both outpatient and inpatient, or inpatient-only services had
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Expectations of social workers for interprofessional practice in healthcare: qualitative insights from practicing physician, nurse, and social work professionals Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-12-07 Kimberly E. Giamportone
ABSTRACT Expectations of the social work role within healthcare teams was explored utilizing perceptions of physicians, nurses, and social workers from a variety of healthcare settings and specialties. Thematic categories illuminated intraprofessional and interprofessional perceptions of experiences pertinent to the inclusion of social work services. Responsibilities for social work healthcare practice
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Demographics, employment, and proximity to covid-19 as predictors of preparedness among Taiwanese health social workers Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Yi-Ling Wu, Tsai-Wen Lin, Chun-Yi Yang, Samuel Shih-Chih Wang
ABSTRACT COVID-19 struck the world violently and cause negative psychological consequences on health professionals. The preparedness of social workers for the pandemic is critical while facing these challenges and pressures. The study aimed to explore what are the roles of demographic, employment, and proximity to Covid-19 in predicting preparedness for the next wave of COVID among social workers in
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Psychological resilience, activities of daily living, and cognitive functioning among older male Tekun adults in rural long-term care facilities in China Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-11-18 Ying Ma, Patrick Leung, Yi Wang, Li Wang
ABSTRACT Most of the rural long-term care (LTC) facilities in China are ill-equipped to manage the physical and psychological needs of older residents with dementia. These facilities mostly consist of older male Tekun (socially and economically vulnerable) adults. Preventing or delaying the onset of dementia is especially crucial for these older Tekun adults. A sample of 711 older male Tekun adults
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COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria: Caregivers lived experiences in health care management of older adult Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-11-11 Chibuzor Jacinta Ene, Chinwe Nnama-Okechukwu
ABSTRACT Aging is a natural occurrence often associated with decline in body functioning and common health conditions. With the emergency of new diseases, vulnerable groups like older adults are prone and more possibly to be infected. In the era of COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, health management of older adults becomes demanding with increasing ill-health, morbidity and mortality. This paper aims to
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How cynicism and exhaustion influence the turnover intention of medical social workers: moderation effect of social work educational background and organizational type Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-10-19 Huan Zhang, Qiong Xie, Jiachen Zou
ABSTRACT Although exhaustion and cynicism are two dimensions of burnout, due to professionalism, they have different influence on the turnover intentions of medical social workers. Using a sample of 405 medical social workers in China, this study found that the influence mechanisms of exhaustion and cynicism on turnover intention are different. Social work educational background has a significant moderation
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Vicarious resilience: traversing the path from client to clinician through a search for meaning Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-10-12 Sophia Tsesmelis Piccolino
ABSTRACT Life-threatening illness such as cancer may lead to existential distress, fears about dying, and questioning our legacy and impact on those around us. Building on the foundation of meaning-focused interventions in cancer care and the significance of the therapeutic alliance, the paradigm of vicarious resilience can inform oncology social work, serving as a means of growth, resilience, and
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“The hierarchy is your constraint:” a qualitative investigation of social workers’ moral distress across a U.S. health system Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-10-03 Sophia Fantus, Rebecca Cole, Lataya Hawkins
ABSTRACT This paper reports findings from a qualitative study on the triggers of hospital social workers’ moral distress at a large southern U.S. health system. Moral distress occurs when ethical conflict cannot be resolved in a way that aligns with an individual’s personal and professional values and ethics. Participants indicated that moral distress derives from both individual interactions and the
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Riding the waves of the pandemic from West to East: The social workers’ experience an International collaboration on study of social workers during COVID-19 Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-08-05 Miriam Schiff, Amy Chow, Goh Soon Noi
Published in Social Work in Health Care (Vol. 61, No. 4, 2022)
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COVID-19 and social work in health care in Canada: What are the impacts? Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-08-04 Susan Cadell, Rachelle Ashcroft, Jessica Furtado, Keith Adamson, Sheri M McConnell, Samantha Teichman
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the world. In Canada, the impact has been worrisome. Canada is a large, sparsely populated country with a system of universal health care that is decided nationally and enacted by each province and territory. There are variations in health care, as well as in the provision of social work, throughout the country. The aim of this survey is to examine
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Health professionals’ attitudes on integrated care and social work practice Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-07-28 Zachary Cooper, Melissa Reitmeier, Samuel R. Bethel
ABSTRACT Research regarding the intersection of social work and integrated care has recently increased. Although research specific to the role and engagement of social workers in integrated care is promising, research regarding attitudes toward social workers on integrated behavioral health (IBH) teams remains scant. This study provides perspective regarding healthcare professionals’ attitudes toward
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Resilience, perceived social support and professional quality of life among medical social workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Mainland China: A cross-sectional survey Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-07-25 Fang Fu, Qingying Ji, Yuting Chen, Qi Cao
ABSTRACT As COVID-19 rapidly overwhelmed the world in 2020, medical social workers have fought against the disease on the front lines as a member of medical teams, but little is known about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health. This study investigated the resilience, perceived social support and professional quality of life of medical social workers in Mainland China under the influence
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Resilience and adaptability of social workers in health care settings during COVID-19 in Australia Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-07-15 Lynette Joubert, Ralph Hampson, Rebecca Acuto, Lauren Powell, Muhammad Noor Latasa Abdul Latiff, Linh Tran, Sue Cumming, Patrick Dunn, Scott Crehan, Rashid Flewellen, Emeil Boddenberg, Wing Sum Ng, Grahame Simpson
ABSTRACT In 2020 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was identified in Australia. During the pandemic, as essential workers, hospital-based social workers have been on the frontline. This cross-sectional study examines the resilience of social workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, how the pandemic impacted on social work and lessons learnt. Hospital social workers working in three states, namely Victoria
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COVID 19 pandemic: Impact of changes experienced on social workers’ professional quality of life in Singapore Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-07-12 S N Goh, G Fan, S Cheng, Nee Khaing
ABSTRACT COVID-19 has impacted all spheres of life massively. Among the emerging studies on the psychosocial impact of the pandemic, few studies look specifically at how social workers are impacted. To understand this gap, this study surveyed 337 social workers. The findings showed that changes experienced in the workplace were enormous and caused secondary traumatic stress while engendering compassion
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Examining the impact of functional disability and cognitive impairment on mental health of Chinese elderly Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-07-06 Maitixirepu Jilili, Linping Liu
ABSTRACT Depression and anxiety, as the two most prevalent psychiatric disorders, pose a huge challenge to the quality of life of the elderly. Using a sample of 7,721 elderly from the latest Chinese Longitudinal Health and Longevity Survey (CLHLS), the present study intended to explore the association between mental health and socioeconomic status, physical functional disability, and cognitive impairment
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Riding the wave: pandemic social work in hospitals Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-07-04 Shelley L. Craig, Toula Kourgiantakis, Alexa Kirkland, Barbara Muskat, Deepy Sur
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted social work practice globally. Using a cross-sectional survey, we examined the experiences of hospital social workers (N = 230) in Ontario, Canada during the second wave of the pandemic. Nearly three quarters (73%) of respondents reported workload changes, and 82% had increased responsibilities due to patient care demands. Hospital social workers
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The effect of the Ambulatory Integration of the Medical and Social (AIMS) model on health risk and depression Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-06-23 Victoria M. Rizzo, Jeannine M. Rowe, Woojae Han, Suk-Young Kang, Bonnie Ewald, Steven K. Rothschild, Robyn Golden
ABSTRACT Social needs are factors for health risk and depression that may negatively impact health outcomes and costly services use. Care management addresses social needs that can reduce health risk and depression. An exploratory study of the 5-step Ambulatory Integration of the Medical and Social Model (AIMS) was conducted to examine the effect of steps completed as part of AIMS on patients’ depression
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Exploring dementia care in acute care settings: Perspectives of nurses and social workers on caring for patients with behavioral and psychological symptoms Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-06-02 Ruth E. Dunkle, Katherine Cavignini, Joonyoung Cho, Laura Sutherland, Helen Kales, Cathleen Connell, Amanda Leggett
ABSTRACT This qualitative study compares perspectives of nurses (n = 5) and social workers (n = 12) about their role in caring for patients with dementia with behavioral and psychological problems in an acute care setting. A thematic qualitative analysis was conducted using the Rigorous and Accelerated Data Reduction Technique (RADaR). Three themes emerged: engagement of the patient and coordination
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Fear of contamination, perceived social support and physical health of health social workers in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional survey Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-05-18 Amy Y. M Chow, Margaret H. P Suen, Keyuan Jiao, Yong Hao Ng, Juan Wang, Cecilia L.W. Chan
ABSTRACT Hong Kong experienced the SARS pandemic in 2003. Seventeen years later, the Covid-19 pandemic now challenges Hong Kong and the world. This study aims to unveil the impact of the pandemic on health social workers. One hundred and sixty-six health care social workers in Hong Kong were recruited to join a cross-sectional online survey from November 2020 to March 2021. This paper includes the
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A designated trauma social worker improves coordination of patient care by coordinating ancillary consults Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-05-17 Navpreet K. Dhillon, Riley C. Kolus, Kavita A. Patel, Geena Conde, Jazmin Perez, Heidi Holtz, Eric J. Ley
ABSTRACT Trauma patients face unique challenges that require coordination by social workers knowledgeable in the intricacies of trauma patient psychosocial support which is often achieved by obtaining ancillary consultations. The impact of employing a designated trauma social worker (DTSW) in the utilization of these consults has not been described. A retrospective review was conducted of trauma patients
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Perceived support and preparedness for the next pandemic among Israeli social workers in hospital settings during the COVID-19 pandemic Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-05-15 Shiri Shinan-Altman, Miriam Schiff, Hadas Rosenne, Wendy Chen, Hanna Kaofer, Sagit Zeevi, Ran Nir-Paz
ABSTRACT This study describes the conditions under which Israeli social workers in hospital settings operated s during the COVID-19 pandemic, and assesses their perceived support (informal and organizational support) and preparedness for the next pandemic. It further assesses correlates for perceived support and associations between perceived support and preparedness. The participants were 163 social
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Social work, Parkinson’s disease care, and COVID-19 Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-04-28 Lisa D. Zerden, Ting Guan, Jessica Shurer, Linda Kreitzer, Elaine Book
ABSTRACT Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological disease affecting over 10 million people worldwide. Interdisciplinary teams provide integrated care to people with Parkinson’s Disease, including care for non-motor symptoms such as anxiety and depression, and many of these teams include social workers. This study sought to learn more about (a) clinical social work utilization across the continuum of care
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Factors associated with involving the social worker in whole person, team based outpatient musculoskeletal care Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-04-14 Prakash Jayakumar, Joost TP Kortlever, David Ring, Melissa Miller, Donna Shanor
ABSTRACT The musculoskeletal community is increasingly recognizing the importance of addressing mental and social health opportunities and incorporating psychosocial support in outpatient care. This secondary analysis of a longitudinal study evaluating the management of upper extremity conditions in a musculoskeletal integrated practice unit involving 102 adult patients (63% women, mean age 49 ± 13 years)
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Caregiver burden in Iranian caregivers of patients undergoing hemodialysis: a qualitative study Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-04-17 Sima Sadat Hejazi, Meimanat Hosseini, Abbas Ebadi, Hamid Alavi Majd
ABSTRACT So far, limited studies have investigated the caregivers of hemodialysis patients and the concept of caregiver burden from their own perspective. The present study aimed to explore the issue of caregiver burden among family caregivers of patients undergoing hemodialysis. A total of 21 family caregivers, patients, and formal caregivers were enrolled using the purposive sampling method. In-depth
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Mental health care needs in cystic fibrosis: A scoping review Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-04-14 Campbell Tickner, Lucy Holland, Peter Wark, Jodi Hilton, Cathy Morrison, Frances Kay-Lambkin, Milena Heinsch
ABSTRACT People with cystic fibrosis experience rates of anxiety and depression that are considerably higher than those of the general population. Research suggests low mental health functioning can lead to poor health outcomes and quality of life for this population. Consequently, recognition of the need for routine mental health screening and referral in cystic fibrosis care is increasing. Yet to
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Enhancing satisfaction and respect for health care personnel: a mixed-methods case study of a community-based intervention Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-04-12 Lubna Ansari Baig, Zaeema Ahmer, Hira Tariq, Mirwais Khan, Muhammad Naseem Khan, Muhammad Sohaib, Shiraz Shaikh
ABSTRACT Health care personnel (HCP) face violence as a result of lack of satisfaction and respect among community members. It is imperative for HCP to engage in social work by involving communities for enhancing satisfaction and respect for them. This study attempted to provide insight on this phenomenon by using a mixed-methods concurrent embedded approach. Communities were selected based on modified
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A call for a new perspective in social work and health care: the developmental-clinical social work perspective. COVID-19 pandemic through the human rights perspective Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-03-03 Robert Kudakwashe Chigangaidze
ABSTRACT Human rights are essential in shaping the pandemic response both for the public health emergency and the broader impact on people’s well-being. Utilizing the human rights lenses, this article expatiates on a developmental-clinical social work approach to the COVID-19 pandemic response. The disquisition explores human rights to health, education, adequate food and nutrition, water and sanitation
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‘We are essential:’ Pediatric health care social workers’ perspectives on being designated essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-02-09 Samantha E. Schneider, Abigail M. Ross, Elizabeth R. Boskey
ABSTRACT Continued provision of essential services is critical to maintaining society’s functioning during a crisis. During COVID-19, lockdowns and restrictions designed to preserve the public’s health forced an examination of what it means to be an essential worker. Drawing from thematic analyses of focus group data from 55 social workers employed in a large, urban, pediatric, quaternary hospital
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The experiences of hospital social workers who care for homeless patients: an interpretive phenomenological analysis Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-01-30 Ren Winnett
ABSTRACT Unique challenges exist for hospital social workers tasked with the care of patients experiencing homelessness. These challenges affect patient care, impact social work practice, and emphasize the need to better understand the experience of providing services to this vulnerable population. Research is limited and focuses upon the experiences of unhoused patients and of medical management,
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Health-related debt and Health Savings Accounts over time Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2022-01-30 Sally A. Hageman
ABSTRACT This study examines Health Savings Account (HSA) effects on health-related debt outcomes. Applying the health lifestyles theory, a subset of 12,686 respondents from three years (2010, 2012, and 2014) of secondary quantitative data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Youth (NLSY) was drawn. The sample included respondents who answered survey questions about owning an HSA, chronic disease
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SBIRT training: how do social work students compare to medical learners? Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-12-14 Matthew P. Martin, Summer G. Woodside, Chong Lee, Laura Henry, Ashwin Patkar
ABSTRACT Background: SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) is an effective early intervention approach for individuals with substance misuse. The purpose of this study was to determine if medical learners are more adept at learning a brief substance use intervention compared to non-medical learners (e.g., social work students). The dissemination of SBIRT training among many
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Effect of transitional care stroke case management interventions on caregiver outcomes: the MISTT randomized trial Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-12-22 Amanda T. Woodward, Michele C. Fritz, Anne K. Hughes, Constantinos K. Coursaris, Sarah J. Swierenga, Paul P. Freddolino, Mathew J. Reeves
ABSTRACT This study reports on outcomes for 169 caregivers enrolled in the Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial (MISTT), an RCT of social work case management for stroke patients returning home. A mixed-model approach examined the mean change from 7- to 90-days post-discharge with group-by-time interactions for differences between treatment groups. Caregivers reported few life changes or depressive symptoms
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Health literacy of cardiology patients: determinants and effects on patient outcomes Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-12-08 Mesut Teles, Sıdıka Kaya
ABSTRACT Health literacy is important for the management of chronic cardiovascular diseases. Comprehensive studies related to health literacy of cardiac patients are limited. The aims of this study were to determine the determinants of health literacy and its effects on patient outcomes in cardiology patients. The European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q- 47 items) was applied to 530
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The critical role of care coordinators for persons with substance use disorder in rural settings: a case study Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-10-09 Valerie Gray Hardcastle
ABSTRACT Many rural regions lack the basic fundamentals in healthcare for Opioid Use Disorder. We present a case of a dual-diagnosed, impoverished, adult female court-ordered to inpatient treatment in rural Kentucky. A care coordinator linked her to regional and community resources to address her health, environmental, and psychosocial needs, as well as provided needed transportation, coaching, and
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Sharing the burden of treatment navigation: social work and the experiences of unhoused women in accessing health services in Santa Cruz Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-11-09 Aarushi Saharan, Manya Balachander, Matthew Sparke
ABSTRACT This paper explores the challenges faced by unhoused women in accessing general and reproductive health care services in Santa Cruz, CA. Semi-structured interviews with women experiencing houselessness were conducted in Santa Cruz, CA with a focus on their narrative experiences as patients. The overwhelming majority of participants expressed appreciation for clinics that provided support through
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Understanding the role of social support and social support network for depression among informal dementia caregivers: a pilot clinical project on caregivers in NYC Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-10-15 Daejun Park, Carmen Morano, Andrea Savage
ABSTRACT This study aims to explore the association of depressive symptoms with the informal social support network reported by dementia caregivers participating in a community-based caregiver support program. Caregivers in a community-based dementia caregiver program completed an intake assessment, including the social support network instrument. Measures were completed for caregivers’ social support
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Guardianship patient characteristics and outcomes in geriatric social work practice: Australian context Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-10-26 Matthew Jackman, Fiona McDermott, Jacinta Sadler, Nicole El Hage, Halim Lee
ABSTRACT This study explored the patient characteristics and outcomes in relation to guardianship in a large-scale sub-acute Australian hospital. Fifteen patients who appointed a guardian at The Kingston Center, Monash Health, participated through exploratory data collection and analysis utilizing a de-identifiable template. The findings revealed both diverse and complex patient characteristics, and
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Psychosocial Interventions for Persons with End-Stage Renal Disease-A Scoping Review Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-08-11
ABSTRACT Chronic illness is always a challenge for the patient and their support system. End-Stage Renal Disease is a chronic health condition in which the patient and family have to undergo many physical, psychological, and social issues. Psychosocial interventions are found to be effective in helping the affected patient and family to cope with illness-related psychosocial issues. This scoping review
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Employing telehealth strategies for opioid addiction during COVID-19: implications for social work health care Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-07-18
ABSTRACT As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues, more than 40 states have reported increases in opioid-related mortality. The issue of service access and delivery poses a major concern for those struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders in the United States. To ensure the continuity of health care during the pandemic and the co-occurring opioid crisis, the United States continues
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Transforming Impossible into Possible (TIP) for SUD recovery: A promising practice innovation to combat the opioid crisis Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-08-20
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to examine the psychological self-sufficiency (PSS) process among low-income individuals participating in the Transforming Impossible into Possible (TIP) program and explore the implications of TIP as a SUD recovery intervention. A sample of 622 individuals from 9 local job training programs in a large Midwestern city was used to examine the group differences in
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Heidi’s legacy: community palliative care at work in regional Australia Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-07-26
ABSTRACT Advances in the management of chronic diseases, combined with an aging population, have escalated the prevalence of people with life-limiting conditions and demand for palliative care. In Australia, this has prompted calls for change in policy frameworks, service systems and funding models that underpin care. The complex social, cultural and policy transformation required to enact these changes
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Ending intimate partner violence among women living with HIV: How attachment and HIV stigma inform understanding and intervention Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-08-15
ABSTRACT This mixed-methods, exploratory study examined why women living with HIV (WLHIV) stay in intimate partner violence (IPV) relationships and what helps end IPV in their lives. WLHIV (n = 108) who experienced IPV and were patients at two HIV primary care clinics in San Francisco completed quantitative surveys; 15 participants also completed a qualitative interview. Qualitative data showed HIV
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The cancer journey through the lens of a sibling: a photovoice intervention for teen siblings of children with cancer Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-06-04 Simran R.A. Arora, Wendy Shama, Sonia Lucchetta, Shawna Markowitz, Angela Yohan
ABSTRACT Photovoice was employed as a clinical intervention to engage siblings of children with cancer, provide opportunity for sibling support, and elicit information about their lived experiences. Sibling support groups have been effective, however, none have utilized this intervention. Four teenagers who had a sibling diagnosed with cancer participated in a seven-week intervention group. Themes
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Illustrating the value of social work: results of an open pilot trial of the psychosocial acuity scale in a large urban pediatric hospital Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-05-17 Paige Sable, Abigail Ross, Annie Clock, Brooke Corder, Nicole Lamontagne, Jessica McCaig, Susan Shanske, Matthew Tvedte, Jennifer Cummings, Pamela Chamorro
ABSTRACT While Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are an important mechanism used to document patient information and service provision, most interfaces prioritize collection of information required for medical billing purposes, rather than complexities of behavioral and social service needs. An emphasis on encounter data renders it challenging for social workers (SWs) to communicate statistically compelling
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Measuring care coordination by social workers in a foster care medical home Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-07-02 Laurel Murphy Hoffmann, Madeline Lowry Woods, Louise Elaine Vaz, Gregory Blaschke, Tamara Grigsby
ABSTRACT A social worker coordinated medical care for children in foster care in a foster care medical home (FCMH) and tracked care coordination (CC) activities using a modified Care Coordination Measurement Tool© (mCCMT). Of the 60 subjects, most were younger than 5 years, and 60% had a behavioral and/or medical condition. Primary CC activities included behavioral support for families and health system
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Nursing home social services: A systematic review of the literature from 2010 to 2020 Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-05-12 Vivian J. Miller, Tyrone Hamler, Susanny J. Beltran, Jacquelyn Burns
ABSTRACT Nursing home (NH) social workers carry out person-centered care, guided by the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act. As the projected population of individuals requiring NH care is expected to grow and become more racially and ethnically diverse, the social worker in this setting becomes increasingly important. The aims of this study are to: (1) identify existing research that discusses the role of
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The well-being and perspectives of community-based behavioral health staff during the COVID-19 pandemic Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-03-26 Gary A. Morse, Nathaniel A. Dell
ABSTRACT With high levels of burnout, turnover, and secondary traumatic stress, the well-being of the behavioral health workforce was an area of concern prior to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. How the COVID-19 crisis has impacted social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other behavioral health professionals is unclear but should be examined. A brief survey evaluated the
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Social work and telehealth: How Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) social workers in the Veterans Health Administration responded to COVID-19 Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-04-07 Portia Y. Cornell, Caitlin Celardo, GinaR. Chmelka, Angela J. Giles, Christopher W. Halladay, Jaime Halaszynski, Anna-Rae Montano, James L. Rudolph, Jennifer W. Silva
ABSTRACT In March 2020, the Veterans Health Administration (VA) responded to pandemic shutdowns with a rapid pivot toward providing services via telehealth. Using data on Veterans who received interventions from social workers between 2019 and 2020 at sites that participated in a national program to increase social work staffing in primary care, we examined changes in frequency and modality of social
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How COVID-19 has impacted integrated care practice: lessons from the frontlines Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-03-20 Zachary Cooper, Lisa De Saxe Zerden
ABSTRACT Primary care systems are a mainstay for how many Americans seek health and behavioral health care. It is estimated that almost a quarter of behavioral health conditions are diagnosed and/or treated in primary care. Many clinics treat the whole person through integrated models of care such as the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. COVID-19 has disrupted integrated care delivery and
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Supporting families struggling with food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic: An innovative cross-sector collaboration Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-03-23 Ashley Ann Fuss, Heath I. Bloch, Kara Dean-Assael, Marc Kutner, Meaghan E. Baier, Tara Ready, Boris Vilgorin, Lori Hannibal, Joanne Fortune, Connie Cerrato, James Nyreen
ABSTRACT Food insecurity is an ongoing and persistent problem for many individuals and families in the United States and in New York City. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the scope of the problem and data show that food insecurity rates have increased almost three times over pre-COVID rates. In addition, with unemployment increasing daily and the closure of safety net programs and services, there
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Virtual family town hall: An innovative multi-family telehealth intervention during COVID-19 Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-03-24 Cathleen Morey
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to the U.S. mental healthcare system. Immediate action has been required to transform existing social work practice models to ensure uninterrupted delivery of essential mental health services. This paper describes how clinicians in a residential program, who offered an in-person multi-family education workshop, rapidly pivoted in the
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cAIR: Implementation of peer response support for frontline health care workers facing the COVID-19 pandemic Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-03-24 Elizabeth Wierman Rubin, Anna Rassman
ABSTRACT Purpose: While global pandemics such as the COVID-19 public health crisis are known to increase the likelihood of frontline health care workers experiencing the negative effects of stress and trauma, many health care workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic lack adequate support. This paper presents the findings of a social work led peer support model, COVID-19 Am I Resilient (cAIR)
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Addressing the social needs of individuals with food allergy and celiac disease during COVID-19: A new practice model for sustained social care Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-03-28 Lucy A. Bilaver, Rajeshree Das, Erin Martinez, Emily Brown, Ruchi S. Gupta, Marissa Love
ABSTRACT COVID-19 has led to high rates of food insecurity. Food insecure patients with food allergy and celiac disease are especially vulnerable during the pandemic when foods become limited. This paper describes a practice innovation implemented by a community-based organization, Food Equality Initiative (FEI), whose mission is improving health and ending hunger among individuals with food allergy
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Covid-19: A critical time for cross-sector social work care management Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-03-28 Dana Franceschini, Jessica Grabowski, Ester Sefilyan, Teresa T. Moro, Bonnie Ewald
ABSTRACT Covid-19 has profoundly impacted social work and has exposed the existing inequities in the health care system in the United States. Social workers play a critical role in the pandemic response for historically marginalized communities and for those who find themselves needing support for the first time. Innovative approaches to care management, including the Center for Health and Social Care
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Telehealth in a Washington, DC African American Religious Community at the Onset of COVID-19: Showcasing a Virtual Health Ministry Project Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-03-28 Rachel L. Shelton, Mewelau Hall, Seairra Ford, Robert L. Cosby
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic, with its disproportionate health and social-economic effects on the African American community, mandates bold new models to ensure that vulnerable communities receive maximum support and services. This article highlights a social work practice innovation model adapted from a traditional social work casework model. A group of multidisciplinary leaders strategized about
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Predictors of healthcare mistreatment among transgender and gender diverse individuals: Are there different patterns by patient race and ethnicity? Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-04-09 Kristie L. Seelman, Andre Vasi, Shanna K. Kattari, Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez
ABSTRACT Using data from the 2015 United States Transgender Survey, this study investigates which patient sociodemographic characteristics and psychosocial risks are associated with likelihood of transgender mistreatment in healthcare and how patterns vary for patients of color. Numerous predictors, including alignment of identity documents, were associated with healthcare mistreatment. Among subgroups
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Understanding social workers’ hidden roles in medication safety for older adults: A qualitative study Soc. Work Health Care (IF 2.291) Pub Date : 2021-03-17 Kamal Wagle, Ann H. Cottingham, Dawn Butler, Jenny Grover, Debra K. Litzelman
ABSTRACT Older adults are vulnerable to risks associated with medications. This study explores the roles of Social Workers in facilitating medication safety for older adults. Eight social workers from federally qualified health centers participated in a case-based and interactive medication safety curriculum. They participated in an in-depth, semi-structured interview to explore their roles and strategies