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The new social work
David A Patterson Silver Wolf1
1a Brown School of Social Work , Washington University in St Louis , St Louis , USA.
Journal of Evidence-Informed Social Work
|September 14, 2018
Summary
This study introduces performance-based practice to social work, moving beyond intuition to real-time data. The proposed New Social Work model emphasizes community-based interventions with technology-assisted therapists for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Social Work
- Health Informatics
- Behavioral Health
Background:
- Current social work relies heavily on therapist intuition, lacking objective performance data.
- There is a significant gap in real-time metrics for patient outcomes and therapist effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel performance-based practice model for social work.
- To outline a future vision for social services integrating technology for real-time interventions.
Main Methods:
- Conceptualizing a shift from traditional office-based therapy to community-integrated, technology-enabled services.
- Advocating for the use of real-time measurement and intervention tools by therapists.
Main Results:
- The proposed model transforms social service facilities into technology centers.
- Therapists will utilize data-driven tools for immediate patient assessment and support.
Conclusions:
- Recovery and learning are best facilitated within communities, not solely in therapist offices.
- The New Social Work model enhances therapist performance through real-time, in-the-moment support and data.
Keywords:
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