المؤلفون: Scoresby, Kristel, Huslage, Melody, Wallis, Dorothy

المصدر: Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (2640-8066); Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p492-508, 17p

مصطلحات موضوعية: SEXUAL orientation, SCALE analysis (Psychology), PROFESSIONAL practice, SOCIAL workers, SELF-efficacy, OCCUPATIONAL roles, SOCIAL services, SOCIAL worker attitudes, WORK experience (Employment), DESCRIPTIVE statistics, SOCIAL work research, SURVEYS, EVIDENCE-based medicine, SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors, DATA analysis software, REGRESSION analysis

مصطلحات جغرافية: UNITED States

مستخلص: This study investigates social work practitioners' feasibility, attitudes, and familiarity with the Evidence Based Practice (EBP) process in their work and their ability to access and integrate research into their practice. Social work practitioners (N = 256) were recruited through Reddit and Facebook and completed an online survey. Participants completed demographic questions (e.g. time in practice, degree type, practice role), research-seeking behaviors, and completed three subscales of the Rubin & Parish Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale. The three EBP process subscales assessed participants' familiarity, attitudes, and perceived feasibility of the EBP process. The familiarity subscale could range from zero to 40, and the mean in this sample was 26.75 (SD = 5.55). The attitudes subscale could range from 0 to 56, and the mean in this sample was 37.03 (SD = 5.49). Finally, the feasibility subscale could range from zero to 20, and the mean in this sample was 12.18 (SD = 2.81). A linear regression was run to predict familiarity, feasibility, and attitudes toward the EBP process. Those who reported seeking out research more often found the process more familiar and feasible. Those who were in practice longer found the EBP process less familiar and had more negative attitudes. Strategies to address research familiarity, feasibility, and attitudes toward the EBP process include continuing experiential learning in education, accessing research in social media, and the use of continuing education. Continuing to address the research-practice gaps is an essential step toward delivering EBP to clients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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المؤلفون: Wilkins, David, Meindl, Melissa

المصدر: Child & Family Social Work; May2024, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p327-338, 12p

مصطلحات موضوعية: CHILD welfare, SOCIAL workers, PROFESSIONAL practice, RECEIVER operating characteristic curves, SOCIAL services, DECISION making in clinical medicine, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, SOCIAL case work, SURVEYS, JUDGMENT (Psychology), FAMILY support, DATA analysis software, MEDICAL referrals

مصطلحات جغرافية: ENGLAND

مستخلص: Social workers routinely make judgements and decisions as part of their everyday practice. The nature and quality of these can have a significant and long‐lasting impact on the children and families concerned. In this paper, we present an analysis of more than 20 000 judgements (n = 21 193) made by social workers (n = 586) in relation to case vignettes, based on a series of anonymized referrals (n = 12) to social services in England. We do so to ascertain how accurately the social workers were able to predict subsequent actions, events and outcomes, and to calculate the ratio of true positives to false positives at various decision thresholds. We find that the social workers' predictions were more accurate than chance in relation to all but one of the referrals, albeit at the cost of a high rate of false positive errors. We consider these findings in relation to what appears to be a general lowering of the threshold for child protection interventions in England in recent years and in relation to who suffers the injustice of false positive errors in child and family social work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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المؤلفون: McFadden, Paula, Ross, Jana, MacLochlainn, Justin, Mallett, John, McGrory, Susan, Currie, Denise, Schroder, Heike, Nicholl, Patricia, Ravalier, Jermaine, Manthorpe, Jill

المصدر: British Journal of Social Work; Apr2024, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p1170-1190, 21p

مصطلحات موضوعية: CROSS-sectional method, SCALE analysis (Psychology), RISK assessment, PROFESSIONAL practice, SOCIAL workers, PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout, OCCUPATIONAL adaptation, T-test (Statistics), RESEARCH funding, CHILD health services, SOCIAL services, QUESTIONNAIRES, INTERNET, EMOTIONS, MANN Whitney U Test, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, SURVEYS, THEMATIC analysis, JOB descriptions, RESEARCH methodology, LABOR demand, MEDICAL needs assessment, COVID-19 pandemic, WELL-being, MEDICAL referrals

مصطلحات جغرافية: NORTHERN Ireland, UNITED Kingdom

مستخلص: Social workers were heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we examined the well-being, burnout and work conditions of UK children's social workers at five time points of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a cross-sectional mixed methods study analysing data from 1,621 social workers who worked in children's services in the UK in 2020–2022. Data were collected using anonymous online surveys which included both quantitative and qualitative questions. The mental well-being of participants decreased as the pandemic progressed and work-related burnout increased. In the later stages of the pandemic, children's social workers in Northern Ireland fared better than their Great Britain counterparts in relation to their well-being and levels of burnout. Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed four major themes: Changes in service demand and referrals, Adapted ways of working, Staff shortages and Emotional impact. The findings highlight the challenges that the children's social workers encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic and have implications for policy, practice and research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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المؤلفون: Kuha, Suvi, Rissanen, Sanna, Harmoinen, Merja, Vähänikkilä, Hannu, Kanste, Outi

المصدر: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences; Mar2024, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p210-219, 10p

مصطلحات موضوعية: PROFESSIONAL practice, RESEARCH, STATISTICAL power analysis, NONPARAMETRIC statistics, HEALTH services administration, ANALYSIS of variance, RESEARCH evaluation, SOCIAL workers, CROSS-sectional method, LABOR demand, REGRESSION analysis, EXECUTIVES, QUANTITATIVE research, JOB involvement, SURVEYS, T-test (Statistics), CRONBACH'S alpha, PEARSON correlation (Statistics), DESCRIPTIVE statistics, QUESTIONNAIRES, SCALE analysis (Psychology), SOCIAL services, MANAGEMENT styles, STATISTICAL correlation, DATA analysis software

مصطلحات جغرافية: FINLAND

مستخلص: Background: The importance of work engagement has been emphasised due to the increasing demand for health‐ and social care and the shortage of skilled labour. Improving organisational and managerial factors is important when enhancing professionals' work engagement. The association between management and work engagement has only been established in previous studies at a general level, but the association between appreciative management and work engagement has not received equivalent research interest. Aim: This study aimed to describe the association between appreciative management and work engagement among health‐ and social care professionals. Methods: The study used a cross‐sectional survey design. The data were collected in five health and social services centres in one city in Finland from September to October 2022 using the Appreciative Management Scale 2.0 and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale‐9. A total of 182 health‐ and social care professionals participated. The data were analysed using correlations, linear regression analyses, independent samples t‐tests and two‐way analyses of variance (ANOVAs). Results: A moderate association was found between appreciative management and work engagement and its dimensions of vigor, dedication and absorption. Systematic management had the strongest association and equality had the weakest association with work engagement. Among the dimensions of work engagement, appreciative management had the strongest association with vigour and the weakest association with absorption. Appreciative management and work type predicted 18% of the variance in work engagement. Full‐time employees reported higher levels of work engagement and all its dimensions than did part‐time employees. Conclusion: The results indicate that appreciative management and full‐time work predict work engagement among health‐ and social care professionals. Due to this positive association, it is important to promote managers' appreciative management skills by educating them to understand how appreciative management enables and supports professionals' vigour, dedication and absorption in health‐ and social care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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المؤلفون: Cassie, Kimberly M., Miller, Christina R., Schupack, Dina J.

المصدر: Journal of Gerontological Social Work; 2024, Vol. 67 Issue 2, p223-229, 7p

مصطلحات موضوعية: PROFESSIONAL practice, RESEARCH, VOCATIONAL guidance, MOTIVATION (Psychology), GERIATRICS, SOCIAL workers, RESEARCH methodology, ATTITUDES toward aging, RACE, CURRICULUM, SURVEYS, STUDENTS, UNIVERSITIES & colleges, STUDENT attitudes, SOCIAL work education, THEMATIC analysis, ADULT education workshops, EMAIL

مستخلص: Enticing students to expand their knowledge of aging-related issues and careers can be fraught with challenges. Intrinsic and curricula-related factors associated with pursuit of aging-related careers have been identified, but little evidence exists demonstrating the effectiveness of external factors at motivating students to learn more about gerontological practice. This brief report presents findings from a survey of 214 students enrolled in at a single university in the mid-west to assess how likely they would be motivated to learn more about aging by twelve possible incentives with additional opportunities to write in other thoughts. Credit toward required field work, financial incentives such as stipends, scholarships, tuition waivers, and raffles were the most frequently mentioned incentives. Some variation was noted based on race/ethnicity, age, and program of study. Themes emerging from other suggestions provided by students included curricula enhancements, employment incentives, and the suggestion that nothing could entice some students. Findings can be used by scholars in program development and funding requests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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المؤلفون: Connolly, Hayley, Delimata, Natalie, Galway, Karen, Kiely, Bridget, Lawler, Margaret, Mulholland, Jill, O'Grady, Megan, Connolly, Deirdre

المصدر: Healthcare (2227-9032); Jan2024, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p219, 16p

مصطلحات موضوعية: PROFESSIONAL practice, EVALUATION of human services programs, HEALTH services accessibility, SCIENTIFIC observation, NONPROFIT organizations, SOCIAL workers, CROSS-sectional method, QUANTITATIVE research, COMMUNITY health services, SURVEYS, COMPARATIVE studies, NATIONAL health services, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, QUESTIONNAIRES, SOCIAL services, DATA analysis software, CONTENT analysis, MENTAL health services

مصطلحات جغرافية: IRELAND

مستخلص: National health services in Ireland and the UK fund the majority of social prescribing services and have issued recommendations for evaluation. However, it is not known what outcomes are prioritised for evaluation within individual services and what evaluation methods are used to capture recommended outcomes. A survey was carried out to examine evaluation practices of social prescribing services on the island of Ireland. This study used a cross-sectional observational design. The sample was all the staff involved in delivering and/or managing SP services on the island of Ireland. Questionnaires were distributed at a national SP conference and online. Closed-response questions were analysed using descriptive statistics. Content analysis was used for open-ended questions. Eighty-four usable surveys were returned (50% from the Republic of Ireland and 50% from Northern Ireland). All respondents (100%) agreed on the importance of measuring SP outcomes. The most frequently measured outcomes were health and well-being (89.2%) and loneliness (84%). The least frequently measured outcome was the satisfaction of healthcare professionals referring to SP: 78.4% of respondents never measured this outcome. The most frequently used measurement tool was the Short Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale, with 38/76 (50%) respondents using this measure. There was a lack of standardised measures identified for some outcomes. For example, 70% of respondents reported always measuring physical activity (PA), but only four respondents identified a specific PA measure. In open-ended questions, respondents recommended flexibility in evaluation methods to reflect the complexity and individualised focus of SP. They also identified the need for protected time to complete evaluations and recommended a national strategy to inform priorities in evaluations. This study demonstrates a wide variation on the island of Ireland on how SP services are measuring outcomes, with many outcomes rarely or never measured using standardised measures. Agreement is needed on a core outcome set for social prescribing in order to guide service delivery and evaluations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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المؤلفون: Cox, Carole, Marlowe, Dana

المصدر: Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work; 2024, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p3-17, 15p

مصطلحات موضوعية: PROFESSIONAL practice, RESEARCH, RACISM, SOCIAL workers, SOCIAL media, RESEARCH methodology, COMMUNITIES, CULTURAL pluralism, SOCIAL justice, PREJUDICES, EXPERIENCE, SURVEYS, SCHOOLS, STUDENTS, CHI-squared test, SOCIAL services, JEWS, DATA analysis software, THEMATIC analysis, SOCIAL case work

مستخلص: Antisemitism is one of the oldest forms of prejudices. It is hatred against Jewish people based on stereotypes that leads to persecution and oppression. As such, it threatens social justice and the security of people and community. Social work with its focus on social justice and promoting diversity has an obligation to confront antisemitism which, unfortunately, continues to increase. However, it is seldom included in social work education or in DEI programs. This paper reports on the findings of a national survey of social workers that details their experiences with antisemitism in school, in practice, and in the community. The findings show that Jewish respondents were more aware of antisemitic incidents in the community and in schools than the non-Jewish respondents. However, both groups very strongly believed that antisemitism was a significant problem and that it should be a concern for social work. Recommendations based on these findings are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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المؤلفون: Teater, Barbra, Hannan, Katrina

المصدر: Journal of Social Work Education; Fall2023, Vol. 59 Issue 4, p1023-1041, 19p

مصطلحات موضوعية: PROFESSIONAL practice, SOCIAL workers, RESEARCH methodology, PROFESSIONAL employee training, THEORY-practice relationship, INTERVIEWING, CURRICULUM, QUANTITATIVE research, SURVEYS, QUALITATIVE research, QUESTIONNAIRES, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, PHYSICIAN practice patterns, SOCIAL services, LITERATURE reviews, STATISTICAL sampling, COGNITIVE therapy

مصطلحات جغرافية: NEW York (State)

مستخلص: This study examined social workers' perceived use of theories and methods in practice through a questionnaire completed by social workers in New York City (N=105) followed by individual interviews (N=20). Social workers received approximately one to six courses on theory in their education that moderately influenced their current practice. The most commonly used theories in practice included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Perspective, and Trauma-Informed Care. Social workers either applied theory to practice in an intentional and systematic way or indicated their "practice was not that intentional." Social work education was reported to provide a breadth but not depth of knowledge on theory. Recommendations for social work education to strengthen the link between theory and practice are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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المؤلفون: Occhiuto, Katherine, Sewell, Karen, Kenta Asakura

المصدر: Journal of Social Work Education; Fall2023, Vol. 59 Issue 4, p940-952, 13p

مصطلحات موضوعية: SOCIAL workers, PROFESSIONAL practice, QUALITATIVE research, SOCIAL services, INTERVIEWING, QUESTIONNAIRES, SOCIAL work education, TEACHING methods, STUDENTS, SIMULATION methods in education, SURVEYS, THEMATIC analysis, ONLINE education, CLINICAL competence, RESEARCH, STUDENT attitudes, CLINICAL education, LEARNING strategies

مستخلص: This article reports the use of online live-streamed simulations (online LSS), implemented on Zoom with Master of Social Work students. A thematic analysis was conducted from an online survey (n = 26 responses) to explore, 1) if online LSS can offer the same potential to develop holistic competence as in-class simulations, and 2) how students experienced learning social work practice through online LSS. Students reported learning procedural and meta-competencies, and indicated that online LSS provided a space to focus in on the procedural, relational and affective elements of online client sessions. We suggest that online LSS can offer similar training potential as face-to-face simulations, and that online LSS can offer unique learnings to assist students in developing competencies relevant to online practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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المؤلفون: Connell, Sue

المصدر: Practice (09503153); Sep2023, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p335-349, 15p

مصطلحات موضوعية: SUPERVISION of employees, SOCIAL workers, CLINICAL supervision, RESEARCH funding, PROFESSIONAL practice, QUESTIONNAIRES, INTERVIEWING, SOCIAL services, REFLECTION (Philosophy), JUDGMENT sampling, SOCIAL case work, SURVEYS, THEMATIC analysis, RESEARCH, RESEARCH methodology, CONCEPTUAL structures, PROFESSIONAL employee training, TELECONFERENCING, LEARNING strategies, CONTINUING education, FACTOR analysis, COVID-19 pandemic

مستخلص: This study examined the experiences of practicing Children's Services Social Workers in a London Local Authority accessing virtual (online) social work supervision during the COVID-19 pandemic between March 2020 and January 2021. This study applied a reflective framework and guiding theories for exploring how supervision brings opportunities for reflective learning, and it considered individual needs within supervision. Study methods comprised an anonymised online questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Twenty-two participants completed the questionnaire, and eight participants took part in the semi-structured interviews. This research aimed to explore the impacts on practitioners of the change from face-to-face to 'virtual' supervision and if all core elements of supervision are addressed. The findings suggest that there was a mixed experience for supervisees with some elements of the supervision functions being consistently met, and others being more variable. Generally, participants found virtual supervision a positive experience, whilst however missing some face-to-face elements. Having a pre-existing relationship with the supervisor was noted to help, and connectivity was also highlighted as important. However, for some participants, particular elements of supervision appeared to have been missed altogether such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and part of the Mediation function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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