{"title":"Osteoarthritis affects us too: an expert panel survey of factors important for younger adult wellbeing.","authors":"Stephanie E Rosado","doi":"10.1080/00981389.2023.2191654","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2023.2191654","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research on quality of life (QOL) factors important for younger adults (ages 18-45 years old) with osteoarthritis (OA) is limited. This study utilizes an online survey method to conduct an expert panel review of QOL domains for this population. Health provider and young adult perspectives of living with OA were captured and compared. Results indicate that providers are underestimating the impact OA is having on a variety of QOL factors for younger adults. Overall, these results reveal critical QOL domains to consider during assessment and when considering intervention strategies aimed at improving the lives of younger adults with this chronic disease. Implications for social work are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47519,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Health Care","volume":"62 2-4","pages":"73-92"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9335652","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}
{"title":"Social workers' experiences with medical assistance in dying: Survey findings from Quebec, Canada.","authors":"Gina Bravo, Nathalie Delli Colli, Isabelle Dumont, Marie-Eve Bouthillier, Marianne Rochette, Lise Trottier","doi":"10.1080/00981389.2023.2210624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2023.2210624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As part of a larger survey, we asked social workers whether they had been involved in medical assistance in dying (MAID) so far. Of the 367 survey participants, 141 reported that they had. These were invited to describe their roles, needs, and sense of competence, focusing on their last MAID experience. Roles were diversified, beginning before and extending beyond the provision of MAID. Nearly 60% needed training on MAID. Perceived competence was lower among those lacking training. Findings point to educational needs that must be addressed to ensure the quality of end-of-life care and the well-being of social workers who engage in MAID.</p>","PeriodicalId":47519,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Health Care","volume":"62 5","pages":"193-205"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9542984","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}
Mary Christensen, Cynthia A Fontanella, John V Campo, Stacey L Culp
{"title":"How can social workers facilitate suicide prevention in primary care? Findings from a national survey of primary care physicians.","authors":"Mary Christensen, Cynthia A Fontanella, John V Campo, Stacey L Culp","doi":"10.1080/00981389.2023.2193227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2023.2193227","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are currently no national data regarding U.S. Primary Care Physicians' (PCPs') suicide screening practices. This study surveyed 302 U.S. PCPs about their current suicide screening practices to identify service gaps and intervention points for social workers. Although one-third of PCPs reported providing screening and safety planning, few were using evidence-based tools. Factors that increased the likelihood of routine screening were belief in the importance of screening (<i>p</i> < .01), time (<i>p</i> < .01), and access to co-located behavioral health (<i>p</i> < .01). Findings support the role of social workers in primary care and suggest areas for training and collaboration.</p>","PeriodicalId":47519,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Health Care","volume":"62 2-4","pages":"107-120"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9274439","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}
{"title":"\"Another tool in our toolbox\": a scoping review of the use of eHealth technologies in health social work practice.","authors":"Campbell Tickner, Milena Heinsch, Caragh Brosnan, Frances Kay-Lambkin","doi":"10.1080/00981389.2022.2163450","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00981389.2022.2163450","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is increasing recognition of the salience of eHealth technologies in enhancing health service capacity. Yet social work remains \"behind the curve\" in progressing digital practices. As the demand for digital health care increases, particularly following COVID-19, it is becoming increasingly urgent to understand how social workers engage with eHealth technologies, and how technological engagement impacts on social work practice. In this scoping review, we sought to examine eHealth use in health social work practice. Our findings suggest that, while social workers recognize the strengths and opportunities to broaden the scope of their practice, they remain concerned that eHealth may not be congruent with the values and approaches of the profession. This review provides a broad overview of health social workers' engagement with eHealth technologies and considers implications for future research that examines the nuanced and complex nature of professional values, risk, and assessment in the digital space.</p>","PeriodicalId":47519,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Health Care","volume":"62 1","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9078916","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}
{"title":"Fintech and medical expenses: What social workers should know.","authors":"Mathieu Despard, Sally A Hageman, Maudia Ahmad","doi":"10.1080/00981389.2023.2191656","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2023.2191656","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Individuals who cannot afford out of pocket medical expenses may reduce health care use, resulting in poorer health outcomes. To ease the situation, employers turn to financial technology (\"fintech\") health care credit applications. We examine whether an employer-sponsored credit fintech application (MedPut) helps employees manage medical expenses. Results of the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and probit regression models reveal MedPut users did worse financially and delayed health care due to cost more often than employees who did not use MedPut. Results may inform social work policy and direct practice perspectives on fin-tech and medical expenses.</p>","PeriodicalId":47519,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Health Care","volume":"62 2-4","pages":"93-106"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9282532","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}
Rahbel Rahman, Sameena Azhar, Laura J Wernick, Debbie Huang, Tina Maschi, Cassidy Rosenblatt, Rupal Patel
{"title":"COVID-19 stigma and depression across race, ethnicity and residence.","authors":"Rahbel Rahman, Sameena Azhar, Laura J Wernick, Debbie Huang, Tina Maschi, Cassidy Rosenblatt, Rupal Patel","doi":"10.1080/00981389.2023.2193263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2023.2193263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Our cross-sectional study seeks to understand how COVID-19 stigma, race/ethnicity [Asian, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, white] and residency [New York City (NYC) resident vs. non-NYC resident] associated with depression. Our sample includes 568 participants: 260 (45.77%) were NYC residents and 308 (54.3%) were non-NYC residents. A series of multiple linear regression were run to examine the relationship between race/ethnicity, COVID-19 stigma, and depressive symptoms. Irrespective of residency, older age and ever being diagnosed with COVID-19 were negatively associated with depressive symptoms. Stigma and thinking less of oneself significantly associates with depressive symptoms across residency. Our study expects to benefit mental health care providers and public health professionals in designing best practices to mitigate stigma in ongoing or future pandemics.</p>","PeriodicalId":47519,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Health Care","volume":"62 2-4","pages":"121-142"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9281979","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}
Nancy Kusmaul, Mercedes Bern-Klug, Kevin Smith, Dana Wickwire Cheek
{"title":"High quality resident care increases likelihood that nursing home social service directors report thriving at work.","authors":"Nancy Kusmaul, Mercedes Bern-Klug, Kevin Smith, Dana Wickwire Cheek","doi":"10.1080/00981389.2023.2208174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2023.2208174","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nursing homes contend with high staff turnover. Resources invested in employees are lost when an employee leaves. However, if employees are thriving in their job, turnover is less a concern. How can employers promote thriving in employees? Using an adaptation of Spreitzer et al. (2005)'s Social Embeddedness Model of Thriving at Work as a conceptual framework, we performed a logistic regression on the responses of 836 nursing home social service directors in the 2019 National Nursing Home Social Service Director Survey to determine factors that contribute to thriving. The model explained 39% of the variation. Seven variables contributed the most to distinguishing social service directors who report thriving at work from those who do not. Having greater influence on social service functions, having time to support residents, not having to do things others could do, and the facility providing quality care were all associated with greater thriving. Those who reported the administrator and/or attending physicians engage the expertise of social services were more likely to report thriving at work. Working in nursing home social services is demanding; retaining a good social worker is important. These findings suggest ways in which administrators can support social service directors thriving at work.</p>","PeriodicalId":47519,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Health Care","volume":"62 5","pages":"179-192"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9547974","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}
Julie Birkenmaier, Euijin Jung, Stephen McMillin, Zhengmin Qian
{"title":"Are credit scores and financial well-being associated with physical health?","authors":"Julie Birkenmaier, Euijin Jung, Stephen McMillin, Zhengmin Qian","doi":"10.1080/00981389.2023.2207614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2023.2207614","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Consumer credit score has been used as an indicator of financial strain that could potentially impact health. Subjective financial well-being, or one's feelings about one's expectations, preferences, and satisfaction with their financial situation, is related to financial strain. This study examined whether subjective financial well-being mediates the association between credit score and self-reported physical health in a national representative sample. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), we test whether a mediating association exists between self-rated credit score and self-rated physical health. Results suggest that, after controlling for sociodemographic variables, those who reported higher credit scores have better health (β = 0.175, <i>p</i> < .001) and higher financial well-being (β = 0.469, <i>p</i> < .001), and those who reported higher financial well-being have better health (β = 0.265, <i>p</i> < .001). The mediation effect of financial well-being on the association between credit and physical health is also positive and statistically significant (β = 0.299, <i>p</i> < .001). Thus, subjective feelings about one's financial situation would enhance the observed positive association between credit and health. Practice and policy implications are included.</p>","PeriodicalId":47519,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Health Care","volume":"62 5","pages":"162-178"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9547971","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}
A. Chow, M. Suen, Keyuan Jiao, Yong Hao Ng, Juan Wang, C. Chan
{"title":"Fear of contamination, perceived social support and physical health of health social workers in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional survey","authors":"A. Chow, M. Suen, Keyuan Jiao, Yong Hao Ng, Juan Wang, C. Chan","doi":"10.1080/00981389.2022.2076766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2022.2076766","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Hong Kong experienced the SARS pandemic in 2003. Seventeen years later, the Covid-19 pandemic now challenges Hong Kong and the world. This study aims to unveil the impact of the pandemic on health social workers. One hundred and sixty-six health care social workers in Hong Kong were recruited to join a cross-sectional online survey from November 2020 to March 2021. This paper includes the analysis of the demographic information, fear of contamination, resilience, perceived social support and physical health only. Irrespective of the demographic background, the level of fear of contamination, resilience, perceived social support and physical health were similar. The mean scores of the two dimensions of fear of contamination (Harm avoidance: m = 7.49, s.d. = 3.25; Disgust avoidance: m = 7.75, s.d. = 2.90) were higher than those of general public and clinical samples with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. No moderation effects were found in resilience and perceived social support in the relationship of fear of contamination and physical health. Instead, direct effects were shown.The impact of the pandemic on health social workers was universal. Psychoeducational programs to alleviate the fear of contamination and organizational-level interventions to improve workplace social support are highly needed.","PeriodicalId":47519,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Health Care","volume":"61 1","pages":"280 - 297"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2022-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46779951","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}
Shiri Shinan-Altman, M. Schiff, Hadas Rosenne, Wendy Chen, Hanna Kaofer, Sagit Zeevi, R. Nir-Paz
{"title":"Perceived support and preparedness for the next pandemic among Israeli social workers in hospital settings during the COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"Shiri Shinan-Altman, M. Schiff, Hadas Rosenne, Wendy Chen, Hanna Kaofer, Sagit Zeevi, R. Nir-Paz","doi":"10.1080/00981389.2022.2076765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2022.2076765","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study describes the conditions under which Israeli social workers in hospital settings operated s during the COVID-19 pandemic, and assesses their perceived support (informal and organizational support) and preparedness for the next pandemic. It further assesses correlates for perceived support and associations between perceived support and preparedness. The participants were 163 social workers from four hospitals who completed an on-line survey. The findings revealed that the level of exposure to COVID-19 and fear of contracting COVID-19 were unrelated to perceived informal and organizational support. Age and having children who are minors living at home moderated the relationship between fear of contracting COVID-19 and both types of perceived support. Each type of perceived support was significantly associated with preparedness beyond age, having minors at home, exposure to COVID-19, and fear of contracting COVID-19. Implications for research and practice are discussed.","PeriodicalId":47519,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Health Care","volume":"61 1","pages":"243 - 260"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2022-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41461456","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}