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Clinical social work practice in the U.S. Army: an update

L Applewhite1, K BrintzenhofeSzoc, E R Hamlin

  • 1Student Detachment, AMEDD Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.

Military Medicine
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This study surveyed U.S. Army social workers on their clinical practices. Findings reveal 10 theoretical/methodological categories and a negative correlation between experience and client diagnoses.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Work
  • Military Psychology
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Clinical social work is integral to military healthcare.
  • Understanding current Army social work practices is essential for effective service delivery.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively detailed contemporary Army social work.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate contemporary clinical social work practices within the U.S. Army.
  • To identify theoretical and methodological approaches used by Army social workers.
  • To explore the relationship between practitioner experience and client populations served.

Main Methods:

  • A mail survey was distributed to active-duty and civilian social workers in the U.S. Army.
  • Data were collected from 94 active-duty and 77 civilian respondents.

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  • Factor analysis, Pearson's correlation, and stepwise multiple regression were employed for data analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Ten distinct theoretical and methodological categories were identified among respondents.
    • A moderate negative relationship was observed between years of experience and client diagnostic categories.
    • The study presents results of regression analyses linking theories, methods, and client groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Contemporary Army social work utilizes diverse theoretical and methodological approaches.
    • Increased practitioner experience may correlate with shifts in client diagnostic focus.
    • The findings inform future planning and resource allocation for military social work services.