scholarly journals Influences on Interdisciplinary Collaboration among Social Work and Health Sciences Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 352-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Jung Lee ◽  
Stacey L. Shipe
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Part Time Students ◽  
Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams

Interdisciplinary collaboration is an effective and satisfying way to provide health care services and learning across professions. This study aimed to explore interdisciplinary collaboration experiences amongst social work and allied health sciences graduate students and examined factors that contributed to their interdisciplinary collaboration. An interdisciplinary survey was conducted in a Mid-Atlantic public university. Analysis was conducted using hierarchical regressions from 112 health sciences and social work students. Students with positive attitudes toward interdisciplinary health care teams and part-time students compared to full-time students presented higher flexibility of interdisciplinary collaboration. Students with positive experiences of interdisciplinary collaboration demonstrated higher levels of interdependence, compared to those with no and negative experiences of interdisciplinary collaboration. Students in medicine were less likely to show interdependence, compared to those in social work. Professional disciplines and educators should put efforts in offering opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration practice and building curricula to promote positive attitudes toward interdisciplinary teamwork.

scholarly journals Practice of Biopsychosocial Medicine in Portugal: Perspectives of Professionals Involved

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 217-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Graça Pereira ◽  
Alfonso Alonso Fachado ◽  
Thomas Edward Smith
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Biopsychosocial Medicine ◽  
Health Care Centers

Although, recently, the biopsychosocial approach has been emphasized in the practice of family medicine, how psychologists and physicians interact in collaborative family health care practice is still emerging in Portugal. This article describes a qualitative study that focused on the understanding of psychologists and family physicians' perceptions of their role and the collaborative approach in health care.A questionnaire gathered information regarding collaboration, referral, training and the practice of biopsychosocial medicine. A content analysis on respondents' discourse was performed. Results show that both physicians and psychologists agree on the importance of the biopsychosocial model and interdisciplinary collaboration. However, they also mentioned several difficulties that have to do with the lack of psychologists working full time in health care centers, lack of communication and different expectancies regarding each other roles in health care delivery.Both physicians and psychologists acknowledge the lack of academic training and consider the need for multidisciplinary teams in their training and practice to improve collaboration and integrative care. Implications for future research and for the practice of biopsychosocial medicine are addressed.

scholarly journals Rural Michigan Farmers’ Health Concerns and Experiences: A Focus Group Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110535
Author(s):  
Nathan Wright ◽  
Marylee Scherdt ◽  
Michelle L. Aebersold ◽  
Marjorie C. McCullagh ◽  
Barbara R. Medvec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Care System

Objectives: Rural residents comprise approximately 15% of the United States population. They face challenges in accessing and using a health care system that is not structured to meet their unique needs. It is important to understand rural residents’ perceptions of health and experiences interacting with the health care system to identify gaps in care. Methods: Our team conducted focus groups with members of the Michigan Farm Bureau during their 2019 Annual Meeting. Topics explored included resources to manage health, barriers to virtual health care services, and desired changes to localized healthcare delivery. Surveys were used to capture demographic and internet access information. Conclusion: Analysis included data from 2 focus groups (n = 14). Participants represented a wide age range and a variety of Michigan counties. The majority were full-time farm owners with most—93% (n = 13)—reporting they had access to the internet in their homes and 86% (n = 12) reporting that their cellphones had internet capabilities. Participants identified challenges and opportunities in 4 categories: formal health care; health and well-being supports; health insurance experiences; and virtual health care. Conclusion: The findings from this study provide a useful framework for developing interventions to address the specific needs of rural farming residents. Despite the expressed challenges in access and use of health care services and resources, participants remained hopeful that innovative approaches, such as virtual health platforms, can address existing gaps in care. The study findings should inform the design and evaluation of interventions to address rural health disparities.

scholarly journals Assessing the Health Needs of Chinese Older Adults: Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Study in Chicago's Chinatown

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
XinQi Dong ◽  
E-Shien Chang ◽  
Esther Wong ◽  
Bernarda Wong ◽  
Kimberly A. Skarupski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
Care Services

The objective of this study is to examine the cultural views of healthy aging, knowledge and barriers to services, and perception of health sciences research among community-dwelling Chinese older adults in Chicago's Chinatown. This qualitative study is guided by the Precede-Proceed conceptual model with community-based participatory research design. Data analysis is based on eight focus group interviews with Chinese older (age60+) adults (n=78). We used a grounded theory framework to systematically guide the thematic structure of our data. Findings show participants described cultural conception of health in terms of physical function, psychological well-being, social support, and cognitive function. The availability, affordability, and cultural barriers towards health care services were major negative enabling factors that inhibit participants from fulfilling health needs. Perception and knowledge of health sciences research were also discussed. This study has implications for the delivery of culturally appropriate health care services to the Chinese aging population.

Earning and learning

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-111
Author(s):  
Jo Moriarty ◽  
Jill Manthorpe ◽  
Shereen Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Time Span ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
Time Study ◽  
Part Time Students ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Widespread Interest

Although there is widespread interest in social work education, very little of this has focused on the position of part-time students. This study reports on retention rates among social work students registering for part-time study between 1995-1998 in England, since this time-span is one where student characteristics were collected and can be anonymously linked to data about their chosen programme of study. It shows that students supported by employers were less likely to withdraw before completing their studies. However, access to secondment was differential with students with disabilities appearing to be less likely to be seconded or sponsored. The implications of these findings are discussed in light of new and sometimes controversial routes to social work qualifications in England.

An Examination of Personality and Demographic Factors on Attitudes toward Old People

1981 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
James A. Thorson ◽  
Mark L. Perkins
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Older People ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Older Students ◽  
Old People ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Edwards Personal Preference Schedule

A group of 212 undergraduate and graduate students completed Kogan's Attitudes Toward Old People scale (OP) and the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS). Persons scoring higher in the trait of aggression demonstrated significantly more negative attitudes toward the aged. Females, older students, and graduate students all tended to be more positive in their attitudes toward older people. Students majoring in business subjects tended to be more negative toward the elderly, while social work students had the most positive attitudes toward older people.

scholarly journals Anti-oppressive social work as a tool to reduce barriers to access health care services for homeless people

Kontakt ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. e292-e297
Author(s):  
Kateřina Glumbíková ◽  
Alice Gojová ◽  
Barbora Gřundělová ◽  
Zuzana Stanková ◽  
Marie Špiláčková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Barriers To Access

Using Web 2.0 applications by teaching staff in health care institutions' field training

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-24
Author(s):  
Tamer Mohamed Abdelghani Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
English Language ◽  
Web Applications ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Field Training ◽  
Health Care Institutions ◽  
The Many

     The study aimed to study the current use of Web 2.0 applications such as Wiki, Blogs, Facebook, Wikipedia by teaching staff in field training at health care institutions, in Saudi Arabia by identifying the most widely used web applications. The study also aimed to identify the obstacles of using Web 2.0 applications in field training at health care institutions. A descriptive approach was used in this research. The four-dimensional study tools were applied to 46 teaching staff social work, who are the training supervisors at health care institutions. The results indicated that the most common Web 2.0 application used by teaching staff in field training at health care institutions is the application of Wikipedia, whilst many obstacles were found to the use of  Web 2.0 applications in field training at health care institutions.  These included the many teaching hours per week by teaching staff social work, students' weakness in the use of the English language, the lack of periodic maintenance for computers and Internet connection at colleges, and the lack of exchanging experiences and knowledge between universities regarding using Web 2.0 applications in education. Based on these results, recommendations were made for increasing teaching staff ' awareness of the importance of using Web 2.0 applications when teaching social work.

Undergraduate Social Work Students' Participation in an Interprofessional Group Project

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-212
Author(s):  
Jaylene K. Schaefer ◽  
Frederick R. Browne ◽  
Lisa S. Jutte ◽  
Stephanie Donauer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Group Project ◽  
Professional Programs ◽  
Accreditation Standards ◽  
Before And After

Interprofessional education is being used in many professional programs to help students develop interprofessional collaboration skills. This article examines baccalaureate social work students' participation in an interprofessional group project. Students worked in assigned interprofessional teams to research and report on a designated health-care profession. The project was developed by faculty members in other disciplines to meet their accreditation standards. Students' perceptions before and after the project were measured using a modified Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale. Results indicated that social work students benefited from participating in the project. They reported improved understanding of the role of other professions in teams and, more important, social work students had the largest increase in their perceived importance of learning communication skills with students from other health-care disciplines. Results are discussed in light of the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards competencies related to interprofessional practice.

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