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Hospital social work: cui bono?

J U Stoelwinder, J Pilgrim

    Australian Health Review : a Publication of the Australian Hospital Association
    |December 12, 1983
    PubMed
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    Medical administrators and social work heads (SWDs) in Australian hospitals value traditional tasks equally. However, SWHDs prioritize independent professional and social change roles, anticipating greater service expansion.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Management
    • Social Work in Healthcare
    • Hospital Administration

    Background:

    • Hospital social work departments (SWDs) face evolving roles amidst financial constraints.
    • Medical administrators and SWD heads influence departmental direction and service importance.
    • Understanding differing perspectives is crucial for strategic development in healthcare social work.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate and compare the perceptions of medical administrators and heads of SWDs regarding the importance of various SWD services.
    • To assess future expectations for SWD service provision in Australian teaching hospitals.
    • To analyze how differing values influence the perceived role and future of hospital social work.

    Main Methods:

    • A nationwide questionnaire survey was distributed to all teaching hospitals in Australia.

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  • A high response rate of 90% was achieved, ensuring robust data.
  • Data were analyzed to compare the views of medical administrators and SWD heads on current and future service importance.

    • Main Results:

    • Both groups equally valued instrumental tasks associated with the traditional 'almoner' role.
    • Heads of SWDs placed higher importance on independent professional social work and social change agent services.
    • Most services are projected to increase, with 'placement' services expected to decline; SWD heads anticipated more change than administrators.

    Conclusions:

    • Divergent values exist between medical administrators and SWD heads regarding service priorities.
    • These differing values significantly shape the perceived importance and future trajectory of hospital social work departments.
    • Addressing these value differences is key to navigating financial constraints and optimizing SWD contributions in healthcare settings.