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Social work gerontological assessment revisited
- Authors:
- BERKMAN Barbara J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 40(1/2), 2002, pp.1-13.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Research has learned much in the last forty years about the factors critical in a gerontological social work assessment. However, assessment must be constantly readdressed, because the context of health care changes and the research technology that enables the study of factors critical to the assessment process becomes more sophisticated. This paper presents the evolution of assessment research and identifies critical assessment factors as related to the changing social work practice in the context of America's changing health care environment (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Social work in health care with older adults: future challenges
- Authors:
- BERKMAN Barbara J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 86(3), July 2005, pp.329-337.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
The authors review current and future trends in aging and health care in the United States and their implications for social work practice in enhancing the health and well-being of older adults and their caregivers. Health care social work in the 21st century requires the development and application of evidence-based knowledge that reflects the interrelatedness of aging, physical and mental health, and intergenerational family processes. The authors demonstrate the value of social work research to issues that are in the forefront of gerontological health care practice, policy, and education.