Investigating the self-care practices of social work faculty: an exploratory study

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 1044-1059 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Jay Miller ◽  
Erlene Grise-Owens ◽  
Nada Shalash
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Social Work Faculty ◽  
Care Practices

Development and Initial Validation of the Self-Care Practices Scale

Social Work ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Jacquelyn J Lee ◽  
Shari E Miller ◽  
Brian E Bride
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Care Practices

Abstract Self-care is regarded as essential for effective social work practice, offsetting occupational stress and promoting well-being and resiliency among practitioners. However, the literature reveals a notable absence of psychometrically sound instruments to measure self-care. The purpose of the present study was to describe the development, refinement, and construct validity of the Self-Care Practices Scale (SCPS). The piloted version of the SCPS is a 38-item instrument designed to measure frequency of engagement in personal and professional self-care practices. Data were collected through mailed surveys from a random sample of master’s-level clinical social workers and members of the National Association of Social Workers (N = 492). Analysis supports the construct validity of an 18-item SCPS with two subscales that demonstrate strong internal validity. The SCPS is useful for social work educators, practitioners, and administrators to ascertain frequency of self-care practice and build a stronger culture of self-care. The role of SCPS in future research is discussed.

scholarly journals Preoperative nursing consultation and self-care of cancer patients with respiratory ostomy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Otoni Neiva ◽  
Márcio Corrêa Nogueira ◽  
Adriana Jimenez Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Digital Recorder ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Respiratory Devices ◽  
Therapeutic Nursing

Objective: to demonstrate the influence of the preoperative nursing consultation in the practice of self-care performed by patients with respiratory ostomy at the A.C. Camargo Cancer Center and to describe what are the self-care practices performed and their limiting factors. Method: qualitative, exploratory study, carried out with 7 patients aged 18 years or older, who underwent preoperative nursing consultation, who underwent surgery with the manufacture of a respiratory ostomy and were able to establish verbal communication. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and a digital recorder and submitted to content analysis. Results: male participants predominated, aged 56 years or over and completed high school. Two analytical categories were identified: “Repercussions of the actions promoted by the preoperative nursing consultation”; and “Obstacles in the search for autonomy in the care of the tracheostomy cannula”. Conclusion: nursing consultation is an important instrument to guide, form bonds and clarify doubts about care with ostomy and respiratory devices, and nursing actions can limit and even prevent the patients from developing their self-care, making it necessary that the therapeutic nursing project is planned to aggregate the patient in this process.

scholarly journals Assessment of Self-Care Practices among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in a Secondary Care Teaching Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-124
Author(s):  
Jeeba Chinnappan ◽  
Athira KP ◽  
Faheem Iqbal ◽  
Jasna V ◽  
Purnima Ashok ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic Patients ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic

Background: Diabetes is one of the major health problems worldwide that can be effectively managed by good self-care activities like medication adherence, exercise, monitoring of blood glucose, foot care and diet. Objectives: The study assessed the self-care activities of diabetic patients using summary of diabetes self-care activities scale (SDSCA) and the variables (Age, gender, educational level, socioeconomic status (SES)) associated with it. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken in 400 Type 2 diabetic patients. Self-care practices of the patients were evaluated by using SDSCA and correlation with variables were determined statistically. Results: Among 400 diabetic patients about 215 (53.75%) had an average score of self-care. Self-care was poor in 184 (46%) subjects, and only 1 subject (0.25%) scored good. Blood sugar monitoring was the highest (100%) followed by medication adherence (92.75%) whereas inadequate levels of self-care were reported in foot care (1.5%), and physical activity (31.5%) domains. A significant positive correlation was found between self-care practices and socio-demographic variables such as age (r=0.298, p=0.000), income (r=0.490, p=0.000) occupation (r=0.433, p=0.000), education (r=0.582, p=0.000), and Socio-Economic status (r=0.599, p=0.000). Conclusion: The study revealed higher level of adherence to self-care activities in terms of blood sugar monitoring and medication taking behaviour in the current setting, but self-care in other domains such as foot care is critically low. Age, education and Socio-Economic status seems to affect the self-care practice by the patients. Keywords:  Diabetes, Diabetes self- care, Diabetic foot care, Summary of diabetes self-care activities (SDSCA) score.

scholarly journals Assessment of self-care practices among hypertensive patients: a clinic based study in rural area of Singur, West Bengal

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aparajita Dasgupta ◽  
Sembagamuthu Sembiah ◽  
Bobby Paul ◽  
Ayon Ghosh ◽  
Bijit Biswas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Care Practices

Background: Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure is a global public health concern. It is an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. It remains silent, being generally asymptomatic during its clinical course and it accounts for a large proportion of cardiovascular deaths; lifestyle modification is the first line of intervention for all patients with hypertension, yet it was never been empirical. The aim of the study was to assess the pattern of self-care practices, if any and also to find out the factors associated with it, among the hypertensive patients in the outpatient department. Methods: A clinic-based, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted at health center under RHU & TC, Singur, which is the rural field practice area of All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata among 124 hypertensive subjects. Binary logistic regression was done to find out the factors associated with the self-care practices using SPSS software. Results: In the present study, 62.9% of study participants suffering from hypertension had unfavourable self-care practices. Logistic regression showed age above 60 years (OR-3.1), primary level education (OR-5.6), poor socio economic status (OR-2.4), widow/separated (OR-3.3) and people with self-perceived poor health status (OR-2.8)had significant association with unfavourable self-care practices. After adjusting with other variables, age (AOR-2.3) and education (AOR-3.8) remained significant predictor of outcome. Conclusions: The findings revealed that the self-care practices among hypertensive patients were unfavourable in rural area. This calls for a deep need in increasing the awareness about healthy lifestyle among hypertensive patients. This study provides key elements to affect policy changes and social interventions. 

Self-care practices among foster parents: An exploratory study

2019 ◽  
Vol 98 ◽  
pp. 206-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Jay Miller ◽  
Morgan Cooley ◽  
Larry Owens ◽  
Jessica Day Fletcher ◽  
Shannon Moody
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Foster Parents ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Care Practices

scholarly journals FÍSTULA ARTERIOVENOSA NA PERSPECTIVA DE PACIENTES

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
José Melquiades Ramalho Neto ◽  
Evelyn Rolim dos Santos Rocha ◽  
Aran Rolim Mendes De Almeida ◽  
Maria Miriam Lima Da Nóbrega
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Renal Insufficiency ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Renal Dialysis ◽  
The Self

Objetivos: trata-se de estudo que visou analisar a percepção de pacientes renais crônicos frente à fístula arteriovenosa implantada em seu corpo; descrever as emoções e sentimentos provocados pela implantação da fístula arteriovenosa e identificar o autocuidado para a sua preservação. Metodologia: pesquisa exploratória, cujos dados foram coletados com 10 participantes em outubro de 2011, e analisados mediante a técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados: os dados revelaram nos pacientes um desvelamento do eu frente à fístula, e um velamento da fístula a partir do eu, emergindo situações de transtornos físicos, emocionais e psíquicos, superados em sua grande maioria pelos laços de vida e esperança ao longo do tratamento. Conclusão: é necessário que o enfermeiro tenha competência técnica e conhecimento dos aspectos que levem em consideração os sentimentos e as necessidades de tais pacientes.Descritores: Insuficiência Renal Crônica, Diálise Renal, Fístula Arteriovenosa, Percepção.ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA IN CHRONIC RENAL PATIENTS PERSPECTIVEObjectives: the study aimed to analyze the perception of chronic renal patients across the arteriovenous fistula implanted in your body; describe the emotions and feelings caused by the implementation of arteriovenous fistula; and identify self-care for its preservation. Methodology: exploratory study whose data were collected with 10 participants in October 2011 and used the Discourse of the Collective Subject technique being used to analyze the data. Results: the data revealed in patients an unveiling of the self against the fistula, and a fistula veiling from me, emerging situations of physical, emotional and mental disorders, overcome mostly by bonds of life and hope throughout the treatment. Conclusion: it is necessary that the nurse has expertise and knowledge of aspects to take into consideration the feelings and needs of such patients.Descriptors: Renal Insufficiency Chronic, Renal Dialysis, Arteriovenous Fistula, Perception.LA FÍSTULA ARTERIOVENOSA EN CRÓNICA PERSPECTIVA DE LOS PACIENTES RENALESObjetivos: el estudio buscó analizar la percepción de los pacientes renales crónicos a través de la fístula arteriovenosa implantado en su cuerpo; describir las emociones y los sentimientos causados por la aplicación de la fístula arteriovenosa; e identificar el auto-cuidado para su preservación. Metodologia: investigación exploratoria cujos datos fueron recolectados con 10 participantes, en octubre de 2011 y utilizan la técnica del Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo para el análisis de los datos. Resultados: los dados revelaron en los pacientes una revelación del yo contra la fístula y fístula velo de mí, situaciones emergentes de trastornos físicos, emocionales y mentales, a superar su mayoría por bonos de la vida y la esperanza de todo el tratamiento. Conclusión: es necesario que la enfermera tiene la experiencia y el conocimiento de los aspectos a tener en cuenta los sentimientos y necesidades de estos pacientes.Descriptores: Insuficiência Renal Crónica, Diálisis Renal, Fístula Arteriovenosa, Percepción.

scholarly journals Self-Care is Soul Care

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-70
Author(s):  
Kristen Poppa
Keyword(s):  
Self Care ◽  
Belief System ◽  
The Self ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Soul Care ◽  
Personal Belief ◽  
Beliefs And Practice ◽  
Specific Activities ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Personal Belief System

At the heart of soul care is self-care. Being able to love God and love others is rooted in how we love ourselves. Each person’s understanding of self-care is informed by their personal belief system and their implementation practices. This article will provide a multi-phasic model that describes the self-care journey and focuses on how to implement self-care practices. A key distinction of this model is that it is used in an ongoing fashion. To avoid confusion between beliefs and practice, attention will be given to the decision-making process for self-care implementation. Specific activities that address the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational parts of people will be discussed. The article will also consider the nuances of assessing self-care and why it is important to value self-care, which is in keeping with the greatest commandments provided by Jesus in Mark 12:28–30.

Assessing The “Millennial Self-Care Obsession” Among Social Workers: #NotSoMuch

2020 ◽  
pp. 146801732095435
Author(s):  
J Jay Miller ◽  
Erlene Grise-Owens
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Generational Differences ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
The United States ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Professional Support ◽  
Care Practices

Summary Despite the importance of self-care to social work practice, misnomers about the construct persist. One misperception is that millennials are overly focused on self-care and engage in high-levels of self-care, to the detriment of performing work duties. This study examined the self-care practices of social work practitioners (N = 3079) in the United States. Researcher investigated self-care practices across five domains: Professional Support, Professional Development, Life Support, Cognitive Awareness, and Daily Balance. Findings Overall, data suggest that social workers in all generations engaged in moderate amounts of self-care. Analyses revealed that millennials engaged in significantly fewer self-care practices related to Professional Support and Daily Balance, when compared to Generation X and Baby-boomer participants. While not statistically significant, millennials scored lower across all other self-care domains. Applications This is the first known study to explicitly investigate generational differences in self-care within any professional discipline. Within the next five years, millennials will make up nearly 75% of the world’s workforce. Findings from this research suggest the need to reshape prevailing anecdotes about self-care and millennials. Further, data offer insights to organizations looking to better support social workers of all generations in engaging in self-care.

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