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Cohort study of a specialist social worker intervention on hospital use for patients at risk of long stay. [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2018 Background: Long-stay patients in acute hospitals commonly present with complex psychosocial needs and use high levels of hospital resources. Objective: To determine whether a specialist social worker-led model of care was associated with a reduction in
Osborne S +5 more
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'Caring and connected' : technology and social worker self-care
, 2022 This article outlines social work practitioners’ understandings and practices of self-care, which consider the influence of technology. As part of an exploratory study on the use and experiences of technology by Australian social work practitioners, we ...
Harris, Sera (R20453) +3 more
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Journal of Hate Studies, 2020 Attitudes and belief systems associated with social intolerance and racial bigotry have been part of American society for generations. Analysis of historical records reveals a number of examples of how these social forces have shaped society’s reaction ...
Mitchell A. Kaplan, Marian M. Inguanzo
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Chinese Migrant Worker Representation and Institutional Change: Social or Centralist Corporatism? [PDF]
, 2010 This article argues that the Chinese state has more highly articulated policies to deal with social disturbance than previously recognized by specialists.
Miles, L., Croucher, R.
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CHALLENGES FACED BY SOCIAL WORKERS IN RENDERING SERVICES TO NYAOPE SUBSTANCE USERS
Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 2022 Use of nyaope amongst South Africans has risen dramatically. Concerns have been expressed about the negative effects this illicit drug has on communities.
Vusi Khanyi, Kgashane Johannes Malesa
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The anti-racist Social Worker: Stories of activism in social care and allied health professionals
, 2021 This is the story of an anti-racist campaign staged by social workers and allied health professionals which encourages readers to consider their own possibilities for anti-racist action. The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 and subsequent expression of
Simango, Glory, Moore, Tanya
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The Lived Experiences of Former Foster Care Children in Iceland
Nordisk VälfärdsforskningThis study aimed to illuminate the experiences of former foster care children in Iceland through both quantitative and qualitative methods. Participants aged 20 to 25 completed a questionnaire, with responses from 71 individuals yielding a 38% response ...
Freydís Jóna Freysteinsdóttir +2 more
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THEORIES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION IN THE WORKPLACE
Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 2011 Workplaces have been identified as important structures for the implementation of alcohol abuse prevention programmes (Ames, 1993; Cook & Youngblood, 1990; Gill, 1994; Heirich & Sieck, 2000; Parry & Bennets, 1998; Roman, 1990; Roman & Blum, 2002; Snow ...
Wilhelmina Steenkamp
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Social Worker–Client Relationships: Social Worker Perspectives [PDF]
Australian Social Work, 2019 Social worker–client relationship practice has always been and remains central to contemporary social work purpose and identity.
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, 2019 Integrating physical and behavioral health services has the potential to reduce health disparities and service inequities among persons most at risk.
Reno, Rebecca +6 more
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