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Identifying potential family practice social work opportunities.

G J Green, K A Kruse, T Kulper

    Social Work in Health Care
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Family physicians are interested in integrating social workers into their practices. Physician and practice characteristics influence this interest, aiding social workers in family practice establishment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Primary care
    • Family medicine
    • Social work integration

    Background:

    • Primary care settings are increasingly recognizing the need for integrated behavioral and social services.
    • Family physicians play a crucial role in patient care coordination and management.
    • The demand for social work services within primary care is growing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey private primary care family physicians regarding their interest in associating with social workers.
    • To identify factors associated with physicians' willingness to have social workers in their practices.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of private primary care family physicians.
    • Analysis of physician and practice setting variables.

    Main Results:

    • Several family physician characteristics are associated with a positive interest in social work association.
    • Specific practice setting variables correlate with physicians' desire for social workers.
    • Identified key factors influencing the potential integration of social workers.

    Conclusions:

    • Findings provide valuable insights for social workers aiming to establish practices within family medicine.
    • Understanding physician and practice variables can facilitate social work integration in primary care.
    • The study highlights opportunities for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration in family practice.

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