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Cultural Competency In Medical Social Work With Elders, Alexandra Pray
Cultural Competency In Medical Social Work With Elders, Alexandra Pray
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The purpose of this research study is to gain a better understanding of the importance of implementing cultural competency when working in medical settings with the older adult population. This is a qualitative exploratory study. To complete this study, six semi-structured interviews were completed with licensed social workers who are working in a medical setting and also have experience working with the older adult population. All LSW’s and LGSW’s who participated in this study currently work in the Twin Cities area. The researcher completed a brief literature analysis related to the impact of cultural competency within medical settings when working …
Spirituality And Religion In Social Work: Respondent Definitions, Courtney Wilkinson
Spirituality And Religion In Social Work: Respondent Definitions, Courtney Wilkinson
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The following study seeks to discover how potential clients define and view the concepts of religion and spirituality. Research questions include: How do respondents define the concepts of religion and spirituality? What interventions do respondents consider religious and/or spiritual? Finally, what interventions would respondents want incorporated into their mental and physical health care? The study is comprised of forty-five respondents who participated in a Survey Monkey survey. Results indicated that while respondent definitions of religion and spirituality differ, themes emerged. Themes that emerged when describing religion included: an organized set of rules, worshiping a God/Higher Power, and a community of …