Journal article
Defining the role of the hospital social worker in Australia
International Social Work, Vol.47(3), pp.346-358
2004
Abstract
This study assessed the role of the hospital social worker during the hospital stay and post-discharge period. Findings revealed that social workers performed various tasks, and the most common concerns of patients were coping and/or post-discharge issues. Findings also demonstrated the complexity of this role in meeting the needs of patients.
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- Title
- Defining the role of the hospital social worker in Australia
- Authors
- Cindy Davis (Author) - University of Tennessee, United StatesE Baldry (Author) - University of New South WalesB Milosevic (Author) - University of New South WalesA Walsh (Author) - Prince of Wales Hospital Sydney
- Publication details
- International Social Work, Vol.47(3), pp.346-358
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Date published
- 2004
- DOI
- 10.1177/0020872804043958
- ISSN
- 0020-8728
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450204402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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