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Service Access and Supportive Care Experiences among Urban and Rural Cancer Survivors: Informing Social Work Practice. 城市和农村癌症幸存者获得服务和支持性护理的经历：为社会工作实践提供依据。

IF 1.7 4区社会学

Health & Social Work Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae033

Leigh-Ann Sweeney, Linda Sharp, Cheryl McMullin, Alison Pearce, Michal Molcho

{"title":"Service Access and Supportive Care Experiences among Urban and Rural Cancer Survivors: Informing Social Work Practice.","authors":"Leigh-Ann Sweeney, Linda Sharp, Cheryl McMullin, Alison Pearce, Michal Molcho","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlae033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlae033","url":null,"abstract":"Access to medical and supportive care services is important for the health and quality of life of cancer survivors; however, services are not always available or accessible to all survivors equally. This study aims to explore the experiences of cancer services among cancer survivors in urban and rural settings to inform social work practice. Authors conducted interviews with 25 cancer survivors (colorectal, n = 13; hematological, n = 12) in the West of Ireland, using a narrative inquiry approach. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Authors found variations in the availability of supportive care services for urban and rural cancer survivors. Often, services designed to maximize survivors' individualized choices and needs in community care were limited in rural communities, preventing some survivors from having their physical and psychological needs met. Additionally, access to services proved to be a barrier for rural cancer survivors. Rural survivors stated that traveling to appointments required time and planning, and the implications of travel costs were an increased burden. When rural survivors had good social support, access to services became less of an issue. The study confirms geographical disparities and recommends a review of supports that better meet survivors' needs and informs social work practice.","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142366941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mixed-Methods Analysis of Community-Building Activities in Minnesota Hospitals. 明尼苏达州医院社区建设活动的混合方法分析。

IF 1.7 4区社会学

Health & Social Work Pub Date : 2024-09-28 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae032

Hannah MacDougall, Robert Libal, Lacey Loomer

{"title":"Mixed-Methods Analysis of Community-Building Activities in Minnesota Hospitals.","authors":"Hannah MacDougall, Robert Libal, Lacey Loomer","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlae032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlae032","url":null,"abstract":"Nonprofit hospitals are required to annually report spending on community-building activities (CBAs) to the Internal Revenue Service. CBAs are actions that address root causes of community health problems such as housing and food insecurity. While addressing these issues is important regardless of location, CBA spending could particularly benefit rural residents who, on average, experience worse health outcomes. However, national CBA spending has historically been extremely low, potentially due to confusion surrounding reporting. This explanatory mixed-methods study sought to illuminate nonprofit hospital spending patterns on CBAs in one state, Minnesota, to understand why spending in this important category is so low. Authors first conducted quantitative analyses of publicly available tax return data for the year 2019' which revealed no statistically significant differences in CBA spending by rural location or hospital system affiliation. Authors then performed a case study of the top spending hospitals' narrative statements provided in nonprofit hospital tax return documents and found significant variation in what is reported as a CBA. We suggest CBA spending be reported differently to reduce confusion and render tax documents more accurate portrayals of nonprofit hospital spending, thereby providing policymakers with needed information to ensure nonprofit hospitals are financially supporting community health.","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142336896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Predictors of Pandemic Impact in a Rural Community: Survey Results from a Community Partnership to Support Health and Well-Being. 农村社区大流行影响的预测因素：支持健康和幸福的社区合作伙伴关系的调查结果。

IF 1.7 4区社会学

Health & Social Work Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae031

Helen T Yates, Spencer Elise Lee, Megan Toothman

{"title":"Predictors of Pandemic Impact in a Rural Community: Survey Results from a Community Partnership to Support Health and Well-Being.","authors":"Helen T Yates, Spencer Elise Lee, Megan Toothman","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlae031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlae031","url":null,"abstract":"Rural communities have struggled to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite slower spread at the start of the pandemic in these areas, by 2021, they experienced higher death and hospitalization rates compared with urban areas. Increased mental health issues including stress, depression, and anxiety were also reported in rural areas following the start of the pandemic. Young people in these communities were significantly impacted by COVID-19, reporting increased stress and mental health issues. To examine the effects of COVID-19 on these local rural communities, authors conducted a survey in coordination with their community partners. The survey was completed by 119 participants across three rural counties and included 69 questions from the Pandemic Stress Index and the World Health Organization COVID-19 Rapid Quantitative Assessment Tool. Authors' results indicated that age, depression, and anxiety were predictors of higher self-reported COVID-19 impact. The strongest predictor of high pandemic impact in the sample was the combination of depression and anxiety symptoms. Authors used these results to inform their partners about the need for increased mental health services that are tailored for young adults in their communities. More research is needed to determine which services will be most beneficial and how to best reach those in need. Social workers in both public health and mental health settings are poised to help.","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142336897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Applications for Big Data. 大数据的应用。

IF 1.7 4区社会学

Health & Social Work Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae030

Christine M Rine

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Substance Use and Mental Health among Canadian Social Workers. 加拿大社会工作者的药物使用和心理健康。

IF 1.7 4区社会学

Health & Social Work Pub Date : 2024-09-11 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae026

Niki Kiepek, Brenda Beagan

{"title":"Substance Use and Mental Health among Canadian Social Workers.","authors":"Niki Kiepek, Brenda Beagan","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlae026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlae026","url":null,"abstract":"This article reports the findings of an online survey designed to collect information about substance use (licit, illicit, or pharmaceutical) and mental health (depression or anxiety) among social workers. Among the 489 participants, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) screenings indicated symptoms of depression and anxiety at a higher prevalence than those of the general Canadian population. There were relatively few correlations between mental health scores and substance use. PHQ-9 total score significantly predicted past-year antidepressant use and past-year sleeping medication use. GAD-7 total score significantly predicted past-year benzodiazepine use and past-year melatonin use. Effects of substances (e.g., cannabis, alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, ecstasy) were predominantly beneficial or nonproblematic (e.g., enjoyment/pleasure; socializing enhanced; concentration/focus improved). Subjective experiences of social workers should be sought to understand potential relationships between mental health scores and enhancement effects of substance use. Substances are being used, at least in part, for their performance-enhancing effects to meet the expectations of day-to-day life. Interventions can shift toward root causes, with institutions held more accountable for supporting social workers and promoting \"workplace care.\"","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Validation of the Attitudes toward Lying to People with Dementia (ALPD) Questionnaire among Social Workers in Spain. 在西班牙社会工作者中验证对痴呆症患者撒谎的态度 (ALPD) 问卷。

IF 1.7 4区社会学

Health & Social Work Pub Date : 2024-09-11 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae028

Rubén Yusta-Tirado, Lorena P Gallardo-Peralta, José Luis Gálvez-Nieto, Esteban Sánchez-Moreno

{"title":"Validation of the Attitudes toward Lying to People with Dementia (ALPD) Questionnaire among Social Workers in Spain.","authors":"Rubén Yusta-Tirado, Lorena P Gallardo-Peralta, José Luis Gálvez-Nieto, Esteban Sánchez-Moreno","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlae028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlae028","url":null,"abstract":"Gerontological interventions should address the various geriatric syndromes suffered by the elderly, such as neurodegenerative diseases. Therapeutic lying is an effective and humanizing strategy to deal with dementia, used by various disciplines in the social and healthcare fields. This intervention strategy is made up of all the different responses to reality that are given to a person with cognitive impairment. This study analyzes the validity of the Spanish adaptation of the Attitudes toward Lying to People with Dementia (ALPD) questionnaire, given to 253 social workers who directly and indirectly intervened with older people suffering from cognitive impairment in public and private centers in Spain during the year 2022. The results of the validity and reliability analyses support the psychometric quality of ALPD for use in Spanish social workers. The statistical results indicate a good fit of the bifactor model (person-focused and lie-focused) and show the questionnaire to be reliable, with adequate psychometric properties. The article concludes with a discussion of practical, formative, and ethical challenges for social work in the field of geriatric services.","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Animal-Assisted Stress Management for Veterinary Staff. 兽医工作人员的动物辅助压力管理。

IF 1.7 4区社会学

Health & Social Work Pub Date : 2024-09-11 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae025

Yvonne M Eaton-Stull, Christopher Streidl, Batya G Jaffe, Sarah Kuehn, Alexandra Kaufman

{"title":"Animal-Assisted Stress Management for Veterinary Staff.","authors":"Yvonne M Eaton-Stull, Christopher Streidl, Batya G Jaffe, Sarah Kuehn, Alexandra Kaufman","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlae025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlae025","url":null,"abstract":"High levels of stress have a detrimental impact on veterinary staff, negatively influencing their mental health and contributing to high rates of suicide. Veterinary social workers are tasked with providing interventions to reverse these consequences and support the professional's health and well-being. Twenty-one veterinary staff participated in a study to evaluate the impact of animal-assisted support. Over three months, participants attended one or two therapy dog visits per month, interacting with therapy dogs for a minimum of 10 minutes each session. Pre- and postmeasures of blood pressure, heart rate, and self-reported stress were taken at each session. A measure to assess compassion fatigue and satisfaction was administered at the end of each session, and at the conclusion of the study participants' thoughts about the visits from the therapy dogs were assessed. Significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure were found as well as significantly lower ratings of self-reported stress. Additionally, participants looked forward to these visits stating they made them happy, helped them feel better, and took their mind off their troubles. Considering the growing utilization of therapy dogs, this timely study adds to the body of evidence, highlighting the benefits of animal-assisted interventions with veterinarian staff.","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Storied Life: A Narrative Approach to Living with Chronic Illness. 传奇人生：慢性病患者的生活叙事方法》（A Narrative Approach to Living with Chronic Illness）。

IF 1.7 4区社会学

Health & Social Work Pub Date : 2024-09-11 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae027

Sinthu Srikanthan, Jennifer Ngo

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Suicide in Stroke Survivors and Social Work. 中风幸存者自杀与社会工作。

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Health & Social Work Pub Date : 2024-09-10 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae029

Teruo Yokoi, Erina Oguma, Kayo Inagaki, Toshihide Fukuda

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Piloting a Community-Based, Culturally Adapted Health Promotion Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities in First-Generation Korean Immigrant Families. 为韩国第一代移民家庭中患有自闭症谱系障碍和发育障碍的儿童试行基于社区、适应文化的健康促进计划。

IF 1.7 4区社会学

Health & Social Work Pub Date : 2024-04-29 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae008

Esther Son, Sabretta Alford

{"title":"Piloting a Community-Based, Culturally Adapted Health Promotion Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities in First-Generation Korean Immigrant Families.","authors":"Esther Son, Sabretta Alford","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlae008","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlae008","url":null,"abstract":"Children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities (ASD/DD) face barriers to participation in health promotion programs due to the lack of available and/or affordable programs and trained staff at recreation centers. Children with ASD/DD in Korean immigrant families are one of the most underserved minority groups due to language, racial/ethnic discrimination, and stigma and shame within their own ethnic community. However, little research is available on development, implementation, and evaluation of a culturally adapted community health promotion program in this population. The purpose of this study is to assess effectiveness of a pilot program for children with ASD/DD from first-generation Korean immigrant families. The pilot study used a quantitative, quasiexperimental design (one-group design with pre- and posttest) following a seven-week health promotion program. We recruited 15 children with ASD/DD, ages nine through 16, from first-generation Korean immigrant families. The findings of the study suggest that the pilot program was effective in gaining nutrition knowledge and increasing physical involvement among participants. Given the fact that Asian immigrants are a fast-growing population and that nearly 75 percent of them were born abroad, development and evaluation of a community-based, culturally adapted health promotion program is urgently needed.","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140177138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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