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International Journal of Environmental... Jun 2022The following collection of articles reflects the diversity of research, policy and practice in mental health social work in a range of international contexts [...].
The following collection of articles reflects the diversity of research, policy and practice in mental health social work in a range of international contexts [...].
Topics: Humans; Internationality; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Social Work
PubMed: 35742635
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127387 -
Social Work Jun 2024
Topics: Humans; Burnout, Professional; Social Work
PubMed: 38745383
DOI: 10.1093/sw/swae021 -
Social Work Mar 2022
Topics: Humans; Social Work
PubMed: 35079836
DOI: 10.1093/sw/swac010 -
Social Work Jun 2022Based on the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotion, this article suggests that efforts by social workers to find joy in the profession may help them broaden their...
Based on the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotion, this article suggests that efforts by social workers to find joy in the profession may help them broaden their scope of attention, cognition, and action; build physical, intellectual, and social resources for future use; and increase resilience. This article explains Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory as a basis for exploring and seeking positivity and outlines several practical strategies that social workers or their leaders can adopt to promote joy and other positive emotions. The strategies can be implemented at individual or group levels in classrooms or agencies. Finally, this article considers how these strategies may contribute to social worker self-care, self-awareness, and ongoing growth and development.
Topics: Humans; Social Work
PubMed: 35535509
DOI: 10.1093/sw/swac021 -
Home Healthcare Now
Topics: Humans; Patient Care Team; Social Work; Social Workers
PubMed: 35777949
DOI: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000001082 -
Health & Social Work Jul 2022Leadership skills are a critical component of effective social work practice in interdisciplinary healthcare and mental healthcare settings. Over the last two decades... (Review)
Review
Leadership skills are a critical component of effective social work practice in interdisciplinary healthcare and mental healthcare settings. Over the last two decades there has been increased attention to the importance of social work leadership skills for clinical practice. Moreover, social workers display essential leadership skills when supporting individuals and communities amid large-scale crises such as pandemics, natural disasters, wars, and other sociopolitical crises. Currently, there is an absence of literature on social work leadership skills for effective practice in healthcare and mental healthcare settings during times of crisis. To bridge this knowledge gap, this scoping review aimed to synthesize and map the current literature on social work leadership competencies in healthcare and mental healthcare amid crises. Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage framework for scoping reviews guided this project. Six academic databases were searched, and a total of nine articles met inclusion criteria. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify recurrent themes among these articles. Results highlight that leadership was defined as both a role and a skill set, and identified collaboration, connection, and shared learning as key leadership competencies for social workers. Implications for social work practice, education, and research are discussed.
Topics: Delivery of Health Care; Humans; Leadership; Pandemics; Social Work; Social Workers
PubMed: 35708647
DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlac016 -
Journal of Evidence-based Social Work... 2020
Topics: Evidence-Based Practice; Humans; Social Work
PubMed: 32693698
DOI: 10.1080/26408066.2020.1793860 -
Health & Social Care in the Community Mar 2020The use of non-medical referral, community referral or social prescribing interventions has been proposed as a cost-effective alternative to help those with long-term... (Review)
Review
The use of non-medical referral, community referral or social prescribing interventions has been proposed as a cost-effective alternative to help those with long-term conditions manage their illness and improve health and well-being. However, the evidence base for social prescribing currently lags considerably behind practice. In this paper, we explore what is known about whether different methods of social prescribing referral and supported uptake do (or do not) work. Supported by an Expert Advisory Group, we conducted a realist review in two phases. The first identified evidence specifically relating to social prescribing in order to develop programme theories in the form of 'if-then' statements, articulating how social prescribing models are expected to work. In the second phase, we aimed to clarify these processes and include broader evidence to better explain the proposed mechanisms. The first phase resulted in 109 studies contributing to the synthesis, and the second phase 34. We generated 40 statements relating to organising principles of how the referral takes place (Enrolment), is accepted (Engagement), and completing an activity (Adherence). Six of these statements were prioritised using web-based nominal group technique by our Expert Group. Studies indicate that patients are more likely to enrol if they believe the social prescription will be of benefit, the referral is presented in an acceptable way that matches their needs and expectations, and concerns elicited and addressed appropriately by the referrer. Patients are more likely to engage if the activity is both accessible and transit to the first session supported. Adherence to activity programmes can be impacted through having an activity leader who is skilled and knowledgeable or through changes in the patient's conditions or symptoms. However, the evidence base is not sufficiently developed methodologically for us to make any general inferences about effectiveness of particular models or approaches.
Topics: Attitude to Health; Humans; Referral and Consultation; Social Participation; Social Support; Social Work
PubMed: 31502314
DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12839 -
Social Work Oct 2020
Topics: Female; Feminism; Gender Equity; Humans; Male; Social Change; Social Work
PubMed: 32969472
DOI: 10.1093/sw/swaa042 -
Social Work in Health Care 2022Research regarding the intersection of social work and integrated care has recently increased. Although research specific to the role and engagement of social workers in...
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 the role of social workers on IBH teams. A survey was constructed and distributed to health professionals (n = 104) from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work. Mixed methods were used to evaluate survey findings. Results suggest attitudes toward social workers on IBH teams are generally favorable.
Topics: Attitude of Health Personnel; Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; Health Personnel; Humans; Social Work; Social Workers
PubMed: 35899873
DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2022.2104984