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Namkee G Choi1, Anna Lee, Michael Goldstein
1School of Social Work, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712-0358, USA. nchoi@mail.utexas.edu
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to explore Meals on Wheels' (MOW) organizational potential for integrating depression screening, referral, and treatment for homebound older adults. In a survey of 164 MOW administrators, MOW's current practice of depression services was examined, and the administrators' perception of MOW's organizational potential was measured focusing on external environment, financial resources, staffing/skills, and values and goals. Only 20 out of 164 MOWs provide depression screening, and 19 provide in-home counseling for their clients, while 86 provide referral services. About 64-72% of MOWs that are not current providers of screening and/or referrals want to provide the services, and 21% of those that are not current providers of in-home counseling want to provide it.
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