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Assessing assessment in social work.

M A Mattaini1, S A Kirk

  • 1Columbia University, School of Social Work, New York, NY 10025.

Social Work
|May 1, 1991
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Future social work assessment will move beyond simple classifications. Dimensional approaches and technological advancements will improve clinical practice and client understanding.

Area of Science:

  • Social Work
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Traditional psychosocial assessments offer rich contextual data.
  • Classification systems like DSM-III-R can oversimplify client information.
  • This simplification may hinder effective intervention planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review emerging trends in social work assessment.
  • To analyze the impact of these trends on future clinical practice.
  • To highlight the importance of contextual information in assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current social work assessment trends.
  • Analysis of the shift from categorical to dimensional classifications.
  • Discussion of the role of technological advancements.

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Main Results:

  • The shift towards dimensional classifications is a significant trend.
  • These dimensional approaches impact clinical assessment and treatment monitoring.
  • Technological advancements are crucial for operationalizing client complexities.

Conclusions:

  • Future social work assessment will likely adopt dimensional classifications.
  • Integrating contextual complexities through technical advances is vital.
  • This evolution promises more nuanced and effective clinical practice.