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Primary care. Social skills.

Richard Banyard1, Helen Thornton Jones, Susan Hampshaw

  • 1West Hull Primary Care Trust.

The Health Service Journal
|September 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Integrating social workers into general practices improved elder care by reducing delays and enhancing communication. Practice manager engagement was crucial for this successful collaboration between social services and primary care.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Social Work Integration

Background:

  • Older adults often face service delays and communication gaps between primary care and social services.
  • Stigma associated with social service referrals can deter elderly individuals from seeking necessary support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a scheme embedding social workers within general practices.
  • To assess the impact on service delivery for older populations.
  • To identify key factors for successful integration.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a social worker attachment program in general practice settings.
  • Focus on collaboration between social services and primary care providers.
  • Involvement of practice managers as key stakeholders.

Main Results:

  • Observed reduction in service delays for older patients.
  • Enhanced communication channels between social services and primary care.
  • Practice manager engagement positively correlated with scheme success.
  • Reduced stigma reported by older individuals accessing social work support within primary care.

Conclusions:

  • Embedding social workers in general practices is an effective model for improving elder care.
  • Strong practice manager engagement is vital for successful integration.
  • This model can mitigate stigma and improve access to social services for older adults.

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