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The development in Ireland of social work in Psychiatry of Old Age
- Author:
- NOLAN Damien
- Journal article citation:
- Irish Social Worker, 22(1), Autumn 2004, pp.19-22.
- Publisher:
- Irish Association of Social Workers
Provides an account of the key elements of the social work role in Psychiatry of Old Age, a specialist psychiatric service for older people concerned with mental disorders arising in people over the age of 65.
An exploratory study in social work with older persons in Cuba: implications for social work in the US
- Author:
- STRUG David L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 43(2/3), 2004, pp.25-39.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Assuring a satisfactory quality of life for Cuba's large and fast growing older population is a national challenge. Social work plays an important part in addressing this challenge through its role in Cuba's National Programme for the Care of Older Persons. This article explores the role of social work in Cuba's programmes for the elderly and its implications for social work practice in the US. The information was obtained from 25 qualitative interviews with policy makers, social work practitioners, and community members in Havana, Cuba in 2003. The community oriented and interdisciplinary nature of Cuban social work with older persons distinguishes it from social work in the US and has implications for social work in the US. Despite the differences between Cuba and theUS, the Cuban social work model provides important insights for social work in this country. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Nursing home social services: policy and practice
- Authors:
- PARKER-OLIVER Debra, KURZEJESKI Lori S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 2(42), 2004, pp.37-50.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This purpose of this exploratory study is to describe the education, responsibilities, and knowledge of social service workers in skilled nursing facilities. The study used a stratified random sample for structured telephone interviews of 108 social service workers in Missouri. The data indicate that 16% of respondents have a graduate degree, 46% a bachelor's degree, and the remaining 38% have no college degree. Results show that 11% of facilities with more than 120 beds were out of compliance with OBRA requirements for a “qualified” social service staff person, while the credentials of 35% of facilities with less than 120 beds exceeded the credential requirements. Social service staff report their responsibilities include facilitating the social and psychological well being of residents, discharge planning, the admission process, and care planning, The findings have implications for policy makers as consideration is given to the mental health needs of nursing home residents and for social work educators preparing students for gerontological practice. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 3904 1580).
Has service user participation made a difference to social care services?
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, CARR Sarah
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 31p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper brings together the key themes and findings from the synthesis of six literature reviews on the impact of user participation on change and improvement in social care services. Reviews on older people, children and young people, people with learning difficulties and disabled people were commissioned by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). Reviews on mental health service user participation and on general user/ consumer involvement were commissioned by NHS Service Delivery and Organisation Research and Development Programme. The aim of this work is to give an overview or synthesis of these reviews in order to provide a comprehensive, accessible account of what is currently known about the impact of service user participation on change and improvement in social care services. It will also provide a basis for SCIE Practice guides on service user participation.
Family and social work roles in the long-term care facility
- Author:
- MALENCH Stephanie S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 43(1), 2004, pp.49-60.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The purpose of this article is to explore current practice regarding family involvement in long-term care facilities and the role social workers play in these facilities. Questionnaires were received from 87 long-term care facilities surveyed throughout the Midwest. Family members can provide the long-term care center with an invaluable resource while assisting the resident with adaptation to this new life phase. Only 36% of facilities employ a qualified social worker as defined by NASW. Future research needs to be aimed at educating owners and directors of long-term care facilities of the importance of recruiting and retaining qualified, degreed social workers to care for the residents and families. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Advance directive communications with Hospitalized elderly patients: social workers' roles and practices
- Author:
- BLACK Kathy
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 43(2/3), 2004, pp.131-145.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article presents a descriptive study about social workers' advance directive communication practices with hospitalized elderly patients at several hospitals located in upstate New York. The sample consisted of 29 social workers. The research surveyed advance directive communication practices by utilizing a self-administered questionnaire. Advance directive communication was operationalized as a cumulative process incorporating the following phases, which were measured as scales: initiation of the topic, disclosure of information, identification of a surrogate decision-maker, discussion of treatment options, elicitation of patient values, interaction with family members, and collaboration with other health care professionals. Results suggest that social workers frequently and comprehensively address the phases of the advance directive communication process in their practices with hospitalized elderly patients. Implications for the role of social workers as members of the interdisciplinary health care team are addressed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
The role of the social worker in long-term care
- Author:
- SOLOMON Renee
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 43(2/3), 2004, pp.187-202.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Examining the ingredients necessary to “a good life” for residents of homes for the aged and other long term care facilities, the role of the social worker in insuring the presence of these ingredients is discussed. Included is an analysis of the responsibilities and tasks of the social worker which must be carried and fulfilled in order that social workers make appropriate contributions to “the good life.” (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
The recognition of and response to dementia in the community: lessons for professional development
- Authors:
- ILIFFE Steve, MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Learning in Health and Social Care, 3(1), March 2004, pp.5-16.
- Publisher:
- Blackwell
Adult learning approaches require professionals to identify their learning needs. Learning about dementia syndromes is a complex task because of the insidious onset and variable course of the disease processes, the inexorability of cognitive and functional loss, and the emotional impact of neurodegenerative disorders on those experiencing them and on their family and professional carers. This report describes the ways in which learning tasks were understood and articulated by 774 community-based professionals from different disciplines, working in nominal groups in 24 settings across the United Kingdom, and explores how these groups set about identifying their learning needs. These groups focused on being insufficiently skilled to carry out educational functions, on solving problems of limited resources and inflexible systems, and on carers rather than on people with dementia. The groups' solution hinged on multidisciplinary learning being the best route to achieving system change, but such an approach to learning was dealt with uncritically. Three themes received scant attention: the impact of practitioners' own emotional responses to dementia on their clinical or practical skills; the educational potential of voluntary organizations; and the value of learning from the person with dementia, as much as from their carers. Professional development should therefore widen the debate about recognition of dementia to improvement of timely responses. It should concentrate on developing capacities not only around diagnosis, but also around communication and support.