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Men at risk: considering masculinity during hospital-based social work intervention
Ren Winnett1, Rich Furman, Michelle Enterline
1Social Work Program, University of Washington Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington 98402-3100, USA.
Social Work in Health Care
|April 12, 2012
Summary
Hospitalized men
Area of Science:
- Healthcare for men
- Male patient experiences
- Masculinity in health
Background:
- Male patients represent over half of hospital beds, facing unique health challenges.
- Current healthcare often overlooks masculinity's impact on male patients' perspectives and needs.
- Patient-centered care for men requires acknowledging their specific context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how hospital social workers can recognize and address the needs of hospitalized male patients.
- To reframe masculinity not just as a challenge, but as a source of resilience for male patients.
- To improve healthcare delivery by integrating an understanding of masculinity into patient care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of masculinity's role in male patients' hospital experiences.
- Analysis of how social workers can incorporate masculinity into patient-centered care strategies.
- Review of existing literature on gender and healthcare in inpatient settings.
Main Results:
- Masculinity significantly influences male patients' healthcare perspectives, behaviors, and needs.
- Healthcare systems often fail to recognize or meet the specific needs of male patients.
- Masculine traits can be leveraged as strengths and resilience factors in treatment.
Conclusions:
- Hospital social workers should actively consider masculinity as a key aspect of male patients' lives.
- Integrating an understanding of masculinity can enhance patient-centered care for men.
- Recognizing masculinity's influence can transform challenges into opportunities for improved health outcomes.
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