An exploratory study on group work practice for parents of mentally retardation children in general hospital setting

Social work literature, research, and practice on disabilities has lagged behind other topical areas dealing with oppressed groups. The social work literature remains “expert focused” and generally fragmented into discussions of specific disabilities or subpopulations. A viable general model that deals with the personal experience of disability is not available. This exploratory study presents a social work literature search and analysis as well as interviews with six individuals with disabilities about their experiences with social workers. Individuals with disabilities assert that they were treated as though they had categorically fewer aspirations, abilities, and perhaps even fundamental rights than did nondisabled people. This study provides a base for follow-up research on models of consumer-focused social work practice in the area of disability.

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Death, dying and bereavement care during COVID-19: Creativity in hospital social work practice

Qualitative Social Work ◽

10.1177/1473325020981074 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1-2) ◽

pp. 131-137

Author(s):

Mim Fox ◽

Joanna McIlveen ◽

Elisabeth Murphy

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Social Workers ◽

Hospital Setting ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Bereavement Support ◽

Hospital System ◽

Hospital Social Work ◽

Complicating Factors ◽

Bereavement Care

Bereavement support and conducting viewings for grieving family members are commonplace activities for social workers in the acute hospital setting, however the risks that COVID-19 has brought to the social work role in bereavement care has necessitated the exploration of creative alternatives. Social workers are acutely aware of the complicating factors when bereavement support is inadequately provided, let alone absent, and with the aid of technology and both individual advocacy, social workers have been able to continue to focus on the needs of the most vulnerable in the hospital system. By drawing on reflective journaling and verbal reflective discussions amongst the authors, this article discusses bereavement support and the facilitation of viewings as clinical areas in which hospital social work has been observed adapting practice creatively throughout the pandemic.

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Surface Contamination by Antineoplastics in Hospitals: An Observational Study for Mapping of Potential Contamination Associated with Handling Excreta of Babies through Diaper Management

Pharmaceutical Technology in Hospital Pharmacy ◽

10.1515/pthp-2019-0019 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (3-4) ◽

pp. 119-125

Author(s):

Marie Palamini ◽

Geneviève Mercier ◽

Jean-François Bussières

Keyword(s):

Bone Marrow ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Research Team ◽

Failure Modes ◽

Hospital Setting ◽

Marrow Transplant ◽

Mother And Child ◽

Potential Failure ◽

Key Steps ◽

Hazardous Drugs

AbstractBackgroundIn the hospital setting, trace contamination with hazardous medications comes primarily from the manipulation of containers used in preparing and administering drugs. However, some traces of medications also come from the excreta of patients.MethodsThis descriptive exploratory study involved direct observation and discussion. The aim was to map potential contamination associated with handling babies’ excreta through diaper management. The study was conducted at CHU Sainte Justine (Montréal, Québec, Canada), a 500-bed mother and child facility with 38 beds for hematology-oncology and bone marrow transplant. A list of key steps related to the management of diapers by a parent or caregiver on a pediatric unit was established by the investigators. A data collection grid was then developed and reviewed by a member of the research team.ResultsA total of six diaper changes, by six distinct individuals, were observed in August and September 2019. Transport of a soiled diaper for weighing outside the baby’s room by an additional caregiver was also observed and recorded. In total, 25 individual steps in diaper management and 28 potential failure modes were identified through mapping.ConclusionsChanging a baby’s diaper involves many individual steps, which are subject to numerous failure modes that can contribute to contamination with traces of hazardous drugs. A good understanding of these process steps and failure modes is desirable to better train caregivers and parents to reduce trace contamination with hazardous drugs.

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More than lost in translation? An exploratory study of social workers’ experiences working with Vietnamese wives in Taiwan

International Social Work ◽

10.1177/0020872809359749 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 53 (3) ◽

pp. 327-338

Author(s):

Su-Chen Hung ◽

Wen-Shan Yang ◽

Pei-Chih Yen

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Social Workers ◽

Cultural Differences ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Culturally Diverse ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Cross Border ◽

Diverse Society ◽

Lost In Translation

This article identifies the cultural differences and language barriers faced by Taiwanese social workers when working with families of cross-border marriages, and discusses the importance of adopting a multicultural approach in social work practice in order to cater to the urgent needs of an increasingly culturally diverse society.

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Evaluating a bereavement support group

Palliative & Supportive Care ◽

10.1017/s1478951508000072 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 43-49 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Nancy C. Maruyama ◽

Clarisa V. Atencio

Keyword(s):

General Hospital ◽

Support Group ◽

Negative Emotions ◽

Hospital Setting ◽

Bereavement Support ◽

Men And Women ◽

Before And After ◽

Bereavement Support Group

ABSTRACTObjective:To assess the feasibility of an 8-week bereavement support group in a general hospital setting.Methods:We assessed grief and mood before and after an 8-week bereavement support group and compared dropouts to completers. Forty-seven participants filled out mood and grief questionnaires. Scores were compared with norms, then baseline and follow-up scores were analyzed by paired t tests. Fifteen dropouts' scores were compared with completers' baseline scores.Results:Participants' grief improved, as did depression in women but not men. Women dropouts scored significantly higher on Anger, Tension/Anxiety.Significance of results:Findings suggest men and women respond differently to bereavement groups. Bereaved individuals with high anger and tension may require interventions addressing their particular needs, with a focus on acceptance of negative emotions.

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