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Family eulogy: a niece’s eulogy to her beloved aunt and mentor
- Author:
- HAPIRO Debra Katz
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care, 3(1), 2007, pp.7-8.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
The author provides a family eulogy to Zelda Foster, a leading figure in the social work palliative and hospice care in the United States. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Tribute to Zelda Forest
- Author:
- GERBINO Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care, 3(1), 2007, pp.57-61.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
A friend of Zelda Foster provides a personal tribute(Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Promoting excellence in pain management and palliative care for social workers
- Authors:
- OTIS-GREEN Shirley, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care, 4(2), October 2008, pp.120-134.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
Social workers may lack the necessary skills for effective pain management and to address the psychosocial needs of seriously ill patients and their families. Promoting Excellence in Pain Management and Palliative Care for Social Workers was conceived as an annual national educational program designed to enhance the core skills necessary to equip social work professionals with these skills. A pilot one-day course was run in 2006 and responding to feedback from that pilot was expanded in 2007 to a two-day course. Objectives included: Identifying key aspects of quality pain and symptom management including non-traditional and culturally diverse strategies, Linking the four domains (physical, social, psychological, spiritual) of quality end-of-life care to social work practice, Discussing the importance of the social work role in completing a comprehensive bio-psychosocial-spiritual assessment, Identifying interventions appropriate for social workers to use in the palliative care setting and exploring various advocacy strategies to promote excellence in pain management and palliative care within participants’ settings. A 500 page course syllabus was included for each participant. Feedback from participants was consistently positive, with 92% saying that they would be interested in attending the course again in the future, and that they appreciated that the training was designed specifically for social workers.
Lessons in life and death from a poor relation
- Author:
- DOWNEY Lianne
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, October 2008, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
The author, a newly-qualified social worker who trained specifically to return to the world of palliative care where she was previously a care worker, questions why this area of the profession struggles to be taken seriously by others, including social workers.
A dying need
- Author:
- HOCKING Josephine
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.10.05, 2005, pp.28-30.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author looks at the role of palliative care social workers.
Hospital-based social workers’ perceptions of generalist- and specialist-level palliative social work activities
- Authors:
- FIRN Janice, PRESTON Nancy, WALSHE Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 21(3), 2021, pp.416-434.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Summary: A social work advisory group recently proposed 41 generalist-level palliative social work activities applicable to any venue, including hospital-based social work, but this applicability has not been empirically tested. Therefore, we used critical realist grounded theory analysis of qualitative interviews to explore whether the activities proposed by the advisory group reflect inpatient social workers’ perceptions of their generalist-level palliative activities when caring for patients alongside specialist-level palliative social workers. Fourteen Masters educated social workers from six hospitals in the Midwest United States participated. Corresponding concepts from interview data of hospital-based social workers’ perceptions of what facilitates or hinders collaboration with specialist-level palliative social workers were identified and mapped onto the 41 generalist-level palliative social work activities. We used NVivo to organize and track data. Findings: Inpatient social workers find it challenging to engage in specific generalist-level palliative social work activities; provision of generalist-level palliative services is shaped by discharge planning duties, the consultation model, and the concentrated role of specialist-level palliative social workers. Competency in cultural and spiritual aspects of care could be lacking. Applications: Most of the 41 generalist-level palliative social work activities are present in hospital-based social workers’ clinical practice. However, not all activities may be applicable or realizable in the inpatient venue. In the hospital, an emphasis on discharge planning and related time-barriers can mean seriously ill patients and their families lack access to generalist-level palliative social work services. Clarification is needed about which of the 41 activities are relevant to and actionable within the inpatient venue. (Edited publisher abstract)
The role of social workers in palliative, end of life and bereavement care
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 46
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Sets out what palliative care social work is, the role and expertise of palliative care social workers and what palliative care social work can offer to support people. The resource starts with an overview of the context and an explanation of what palliative care social work is. It then outlines the particular capabilities (skills, knowledge and values) that palliative care social workers have, and the general capabilities that all social workers have in relation to end of life and bereavement. It explains what palliative care social work offers: in palliative care and end of life settings; in the last few days and hours of life; and to support wider social care. It then explains what all social workers can offer for people who are dying and bereaved and those who are close to them. The resource finishes with actions that everyone can take to get more out of palliative care social work and social work at end of life and in bereavement. (Edited publisher abstract)
What do social workers think about the palliative care needs of people with Parkinson's disease?
- Authors:
- WALDRON Mary, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 43(1), 2013, pp.81-98.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
In order to examine the social worker's role in the delivery of palliative care to clients with Parkinson's disease (PD), two focus groups and one individual interview were undertaken with thirteen social workers with experience of working with clients with PD in community and hospice settings. Differing perceptions of palliative care emerged: from a holistic approach to specialist care near the end of life. Negative associations of palliative care were identified. Other barriers also exist such as a lack of knowledge and experience of PD and a lack of resources, that hinder the delivery of palliative care to clients with chronic conditions. Different interpretations of palliative care affect its delivery to clients with long-term chronic conditions. Very few clients with PD are referred to specialist palliative care specifically for management of their symptoms, which must prevent holistic care. Social workers have an important, yet underdeveloped, role in identifying and addressing palliative care needs. Policies and procedures should be clarified regarding prioritisation and access for clients with chronic long-term conditions to appropriate palliative care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Using a LISTSERV™ to develop a community of practice in end-of-life, hospice, and palliative care social work
- Authors:
- MURTY Susan A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care, 8(1), January 2012, pp.77-101.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
This article investigates whether an electronic discussion group can contribute to the development of an online community of practice among social workers who share an interest in a particular area of social work practice. The e-mail discussion group SW-PALL-EOL was set up to connect the growing number of social workers interested in palliative and end-of-life care. The SW-PALL-EOL list has been 9 years in operation and its use has increased gradually over the years. For example, in June 2010 a total of 131 messages were posted, 47 of which were new posts and 89 were responses. Approximately 580 social workers from many regions of the United States and around the world use the list. Using content analysis, the article shows empirically how this electronic discussion group has contributed to the growth and expansion of a community of practice. Messages posted over 3 months (July 2009, October 2009, and June 2010) were analysed in order to provide data on the use of the list. The messages were coded under the following categories: resources; procedures and services; policies; ethics; referrals; jobs; and appreciation expressed to participants. Examples are provided of contributions to these topics and the guidance provided by the group's facilitators. Comments indicate satisfaction with the electronic discussion group.
Social workers' educational needs in end-of-life care
- Authors:
- CSIKAI Ellen L., RAYMER Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 41(1), 2005, pp.53-72.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A survey of 391 health care social workers assessed educational content and skills needed for competence in practice with those facing the end of life. Content perceived as most needed included psychological and social needs of patients and families; psychosocial interventions to ameliorate distress; and the influence of dying on family dynamics. Assessing complex needs of patients/families; communication of psychosocial needs of patient/family to team members; facilitation of effective family and team communication; and provision of crisis intervention were the skills perceived to be required for competence in end-of-life care practice. Results of these data can be used to develop model end-of-life care curricula for continuing education programs and to identify content for possible inclusion in social work programs. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).