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St. Catherine University

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

2012

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Exploring Possible Connections Between Traumatic Brain Injury And Homelessness, Stacy Zimmer May 2012

Exploring Possible Connections Between Traumatic Brain Injury And Homelessness, Stacy Zimmer

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

The incidence and awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the general population has become more prevalent in recent times; however, limited public knowledge and research exists regarding the prevalence of TBI among the homeless population. Through an exploratory, qualitative pilot study, this research investigated possible connections that might exist between TBI and homelessness. Nine expert respondents from various disciplines, ranging from social work to neuropsychology, were interviewed to solicit their professional impressions, opinions and experiences about this subject. Findings indicate that there is a significant connection between TBI and homelessness. Specifically, TBI is believed to be both a causal …


The Prevalence Of Psychosocial Issues In Primary Medical Care, Malinda J. Wise May 2012

The Prevalence Of Psychosocial Issues In Primary Medical Care, Malinda J. Wise

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

The primary medical setting is a large and important part of a vast system within the medical profession. This study looked to explore; what are the psychosocial needs of patients presenting in rural and mid-sized primary care settings, and how are providers responding to the expectations that patients have, and could there be improvements to their present systems, if so, how? A brief review of the literature looked at primary care in its historical and present forms and how economics have impacted the ways primary care is provided in the United States. Previous review of the literature also included the …