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The 100 most influential contemporary social work faculty as assessed by the h-index
- Authors:
- THYER Bruce A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 45(5), 2019, pp.696-700.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The names of faculty employed by the 76 member social work programs of the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work were retrieved via a web-search. This resulted in a list of 2204 social work faculty. Their individual H-Indices were then obtained, using either the Publish or Perish software, or via manual calculations from Google Scholar. The top 100 most influential contemporary social work faculty were identified, resulting in a listing of individuals who have published relatively large numbers of scholarly works which themselves have been subsequently highly cited. Apart from recognizing these productive individuals, listing them and their home institutions will permit future researchers to examine the causes and correlates of high academic productivity. (Edited publisher abstract)
Does transitional care prevent older adults from rehospitalization? A review
- Authors:
- KIM Hyejin, THYER Bruce A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Evidence-Informed Social Work, 12(3), 2015, pp.261-271.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The purpose of the authors in this article is to present a review of experimental research assessing whether transitional care is effective in preventing older adults from rehospitalisation in the United States. The prevalence of rehospitalisation among Medicare beneficiaries is high, but a considerable portion of rehospitalisations could have been prevented and decreased. One strategy which can prevent these unplanned rehospitalisations is transitional care. Older adults age 65 and over, in particular, are considered to be potential beneficiaries of transitional care. Studies examining the effects of transitional care were identified through electronic bibliographic databases and manual searches from inception through April 2011, limited to English language. A total of nine experimental studies meeting the inclusionary criteria were reviewed. Seven of nine studies detected positive effects of transitional care in preventing older adults from rehospitalisation, although these effects varied at different follow-up periods. Based on this narrative review it may be concluded that the published experimental studies support the hypothesis that transitional care generally prevents rehospitalisation among the elderly. Additional studies involving more traditionally under-represented clients, and with longer follow-up periods are needed. (Edited publisher abstract)
The L'Arche program for persons with disabilities
- Authors:
- THULBERRY Sarah C., THYER Bruce A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 24(3), 2014, pp.348-357.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The International Federation of L'Arche is made up of intentional, ecumenical, faith-based communities where people with and without developmental disabilities live together. Data on the worldwide federation offers an understanding of L'Arche communities that celebrate and encourage diversity and solidarity. Characteristics of clients and assistants as well as the daily running of homes reveal the inner workings of the program. Through assessing strengths and weaknesses, it is shown that even though L'Arche is a small movement that cannot serve every person with a developmental disability by providing a home and a place of belonging, this program offers a program model with many strengths that should be replicated. (Publisher abstract)
Does music therapy improve mental health in adults? A review
- Authors:
- LEE Jungup, THYER Bruce A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 23(5), 2013, pp.591-603.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The current review provides a summarized synthesis and evaluation of studies addressing the effects of music therapy (MT) alone or MT added to standard care on mental health among adults. Potential studies were identified through electronic bibliographic databases and manual searches. Studies were included for review if (1) the study methodology involved a randomized control trial, (2) the study outcome included a measure of mental health, (3) the study sample included adults ages 18 and older, and (4) the study was published in an English language peer-reviewed journal since 2006. Applying these criteria, the search yielded 593 studies, 9 of which were ultimately retained for review. These studies generally found MT to be more effective than no treatment or than standard care alone. Long-term studies were few, and results suggest no meaningful differences over time. (Publisher abstract)
The effectiveness of guided mourning for adults with complicated mourning
- Authors:
- HEFREN Judith E., THYER Bruce A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 22(8), 2012, pp.988-1002.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Grieving is a natural expression of loss, and mourning is the process through which one must pass in order to adapt to the reality of loss. However, for some the mourning process becomes complicated, and the bereaved get “stuck” in the process and fail to return to normal life. As such, practitioners need to be aware of interventions that are proven to be effective in addressing mourning. This review of interventions included adults not known to be intellectually challenged but who had suffered the loss of a loved one as a result of natural or violent circumstances. A total of seven studies were reviewed. Findings revealed that guided mourning can be effective in helping an adult move through the mourning process. It is, however, imperative that the practitioner understands the mourning process and what has prevented the bereaved from moving forward through the process. Given how common grief and mourning are in the human experience, there is surprisingly little research on what is effective in helping those whose mourning has become complicated. The authors concluded that more should be done in this area, including clearly defining the specific components of guided mourning.
Do regular social work faculty earn better student course evaluations than do adjunct faculty or doctoral students?
- Authors:
- THYER Bruce A., MYERS Laura L., NUGENT William R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 31(4), September 2011, pp.365-377.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
In United States social work education programmes, the proportion of full-time faculty members is declining, with proportionate increases in the use of adjunct faculty members (usually social work practitioners with full-time community-based positions) and doctoral students to teach classes. This article discusses these trends and describes an analysis of course evaluations from a large urban school of social work in the southeast US over a 3 year period, covering 294 courses. The information came from student-completed evaluations of instructors for teaching effectiveness, using Student Perception of Teaching (SPOT) forms. 181 of the classes were taught by regular faculty members, 63 by community-based adjunct faculty members and 50 by social work PhD students. The analysis found no significant differences in the overall course evaluations earned by regular and adjunct faculty members. There were statistically significant differences between the course evaluations of regular faculty members and doctoral students, but the effect size was small. Generally, the research found no strong evidence that adjuncts or doctoral students provided less positively evaluated teaching. The authors suggest the need for further research.
Science and pseudoscience in developmental disabilities: guidelines for social workers
- Authors:
- THYER Bruce A., PIGNOTTI Monica
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 9(2-3), April 2010, pp.110-129.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Individuals with a developmental disability can now be provided a variety of empirically supported treatments that have been shown to be useful in promoting educational attainments, social and vocational skills, self-care, and in reducing behavioural problems. Unfortunately, a large number of pseudoscientific or bogus therapies continue to be offered to this population and their families. This article reviews the characteristics of pseudoscientific and bogus treatments, and provides several examples of unsupported or harmful interventions offered by contemporary social workers and other human service professionals, to the detriment of people with disabilities. It examines pseudoscientific treatments such as animal-assisted therapies. In conclusion, the authors encourage social workers to identify pseudoscientific interventions and avoid providing these, in favour of using empirically supported treatments.
Evidence-based macro practice: addressing the challenges and opportunities
- Author:
- THYER Bruce A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 5(3-4), 2008, pp.453-472.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article examines the process of evidence-base practice in terms of its potential applicability to macro-level social work. The steps involved in the process of evidence-based practice are reviewed in terms of their applicability to macro-level social work. These steps include: posing answerable questions; locating credible research studies; critically evaluating this research and its applicability to a practice situation; selecting an intervention or interventions by integrating research evidence with professional expertise, ethical standards, and the situation's unique circumstance; and evaluating outcomes. The article argues that this process has clear and compelling applications to macro-practice. A substantial body of research applicable to macro-level social work currently exists. The article provides recommendations for promoting evidence-based macro practice. It concludes that widespread adoption of evidence-based practice has great potential to improve social work programmes and policies.
Social justice: a conservative perspective
- Author:
- THYER Bruce A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Comparative Social Welfare, 26(2-3), June 2010, pp.261-274.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The concept of social justice has long been a central value for social workers, and anyone questioning this perspective would not be considered suitable for their profession. This article attempts to clarify the views that politically conservative social workers take with respect to the concept of social justice. Although political conservatives outnumber moderates and liberals in the American populace, the conservative political ideology is largely absent from academic, practice and policy discourse within the social work and social welfare communities. The author illustrates how this view actually promotes a more socially just practice than a liberal orientation to practice and policy. Specific attention is given to the conservative perspective on the provision of social welfare programs, the use of the income tax as a means to redistribute wealth, on affirmative action, on the death penalty, and on abortion rights. The author concludes that – using the core principles of life, liberty, ownership, and equality – conservative principles are congruent with modern social justice.
Ethical guidelines for designing and conducting evaluations of social work practice
- Authors:
- HOLOSKO Michael J., THYER Bruce A., DANNER J. Elaine Howse
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 6(4), October 2009, pp.348-360.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The authors of this article review aspects of current ethical guidelines relating to the design and conduct of social work evaluation and research studies, and contend that there are significant differences between social science research and evaluation studies. They assert that the United States National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics guidelines on evaluation and research failed to distinguish evaluation and research, and that the uncritical application of ethical guidelines suitable for regulating social science research may hinder social workers undertaking clinical and programme evaluations. The article covers social research versus practice evaluation, ethical considerations, and implications for practice. The authors conclude that what is needed are ethical guidelines that distinguish between retrospective and prospectively designed studies, which enumerate when voluntary and informed consent may not be necessary in order to use data obtained from clients, and clearer standards on exempting evaluation studies from oversight by Institutional Review Boards.