Cindy Davis
Biographic Data
| ID | 3591257 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cindy Davis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cindy |
| FAMILY NAME | Davis |
| SIGNATURE | DAVIS C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Sunshine Coast |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4302-0733 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 46 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 111 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 46 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 6 |
The Long Road to Endometriosis Healthcare: The Experiences of Regional Women Living in Australia
Australian women's engagement with endometriosis healthcare can be a burdensome experience, with the time to diagnosis often delayed and prolonged engagement with healthcare due to the chronic nature of the disease. For regional women, their geographical location can create additional challenges to accessing endometriosis healthcare. This qualitative study explored the healthcare experiences of regional Australian women with endometriosis. In-dep…
Impacts of student evaluations of teaching on Australian university academics
Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) are formals tool used by universities to assess students’ perceptions of learning and teaching effectiveness. This study examined how quantitative and qualitative SET responses impact Australian academics’ wellbeing and predict depression, anxiety, and stress. The sample included 574 participants from 41 universities across Australia. Participants completed an anonymous online survey measuring demographics, th…
“Everybody else sucked it up, so I will too”: Healthcare experiences and resilience of black mothers
Black women in the United States experience maternal mortality rates three to four times higher than White women. While most of these deaths are preventable, little attention has been paid to how Black women interpret and navigate their perinatal experiences within structural and cultural contexts. Guided by Black feminist thought (BFT) and the strong Black woman (SBW) trope, this qualitative study explores how Black mothers interpret their exper…
The Endometriosis-Related Healthcare Experiences of Regional Australian Women: A Qualitative Systematic Review
The knowledge and skills needed for forensic social work in Australia: A Delphi study
Forensic social work is the application of social work knowledge, skills, values and ethics within a legal and criminal justice context. Globally, social workers play an integral role in the criminal justice system but in many countries, including Australia, there is limited conception of the competencies needed for this specialist practice. Australia serves as an example of forensic social work regulated through a generalist social work competen…
Assessing student confidence, competence and calibration: A simulation approach to discussing readiness for forensic practice
Case management in the criminal justice system includes conducting psychosocial assessments, identifying risks, developing intervention strategies, navigating services, monitoring/evaluation, and advocacy. Social work and criminology graduates are equally qualified for forensic case management positions, yet the work readiness of these graduates is poorly understood. This study used a simulated client interview in a community corrections context …
A theoretical framework for understanding the importance of implementing simulation in social work education
Social work engages in many complex and emotionally charged environments that challenge the educational requirements of students.The profession draws on various theories, including sociology, psychology, and political sciences to inform understandings of power, oppression, structural injustice, and complex lived experiences.However, contributions from psychological science are important in understanding how students develop the necessary cognitiv…
Responding to the Needs of Transgender and Gender Diverse Students in Australian Nongovernment Schools
Guest Editorial: Establishing and Maintaining an Ethical Public Service Culture: Commemorating 25 Years of Seigov
Research Note—Developing Key Performance Indicators for Social Work Field Education in Australia: A Consensus-Based Approach
Field education is the most challenging aspect of social work education and there are unprecedented challenges currently measuring good practice with quality outcomes. Thus, it’s important to have competency-based key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess social work professional practice. This study is a national, mixed-methods Delphi research study with three rounds. Round 1 required participants (N=46) to provide open-text qualitative respon…
Using simulation to prepare social work students for field education
This research explores the use of simulation technology in supporting and preparing social work students (n = 336) for core professional skills needed for practice. This study utilized a randomized experimental design using a 3 × 3 between-subjects design to assess the impact of the type of simulation (e.g. traditional written case studies, video-based simulations, and live actor simulations) and type of scenario (e.g. family/domestic violence, s…
Disaster and Social Work in Nepal: A Discussion
Despite social work’s about three decades of history and most populations being at risk of multiple natural disasters, Nepali social workers are yet to establish their foothold in the sector of disaster in Nepal. Part of this has happened due to ineffective curriculum on disaster and social work. And hence, this article proposes how the curriculum for disaster and social work can be advanced in the future
An Innovative Approach to Feeding the Hungry with Healthy Meals
Poverty and food insecurity are issues of concern for Australians. Urban Angels Community Kitchen (UACK) is a nonprofit program providing free, healthy, homemade meals in regional Queensland, Australia. The volunteer-run program is a charity model service that addresses common barriers to food relief access, such as eligibility testing and complex referral processes. This qualitative research project used a Community-based Participatory Research …
Starting the Conversation about Barriers for Endometriosis Care in Regional Areas: An Autoethnographic Perspective
The impact of Covid-19 on fertility intention in Australian adults
COVID-19 has caused unprecedented impact on the lives of Australians, with significant influence on the mental health and well-being of adults. Initial estimates predict that there will be a decline in birth rates from 1.7 to 1.59 children per woman in Australia over the course of 2021. This study aimed to explore change in fertility intentions as a result of COVID-19 in Australian young adults. Sixty-seven adults (82% women) between the ages of …
Forensic Social Work in Australian Undergraduate Social Work Education: A Generic Practice Versus Specialisation Consideration
Australian social workers are routinely employed in forensic roles, including forensic medicine, domestic and family violence, youth justice, probation or parole, and correctional work. Forensic social work often is considered to be a specialist area of social work due to the required additional knowledge of the law, crime, victimology, comorbidity, and intersectionality. Globally, and in Australia, concerns have been raised about the training an…
Evaluating the Use of ePortfolios in Social Work Education: Assessing Student Competency in Meeting Graduate Attributes
Social work external accrediting bodies are moving towards competency-based models that require educational providers to demonstrate that students meet specific competencies at graduation.It is expected that all social work students at accredited social work programs in Australia will have acquired specific graduate attributes and demonstrated the associated learning outcomes by the completion of their degree.The purpose of this study was to inve…
Global forensic social work education: A cross-national comparison of education models in 10 countries
Unlike qualifying education, forensic social work education is heterogeneous. This review provides a cross-national comparison of 10 countries: the United States, Brazil, England, the Netherlands, Hungary, Kenya, South Africa, Thailand, India and Australia. It aims to understand education models across diverse contexts and encourage further reflection on forensic social work pedagogy. Findings revealed that there is little mandating of educationa…
Stay in Your Own Lane” the Inherent Flaws Undermining Children’s Rights Within Australia’s Family Law System: A Perspective from the Field
The social scientists and legal professionals who work in family law in Australia should be recognised for working tirelessly in a complex, overworked, and archaic system. A system that underserves their capacity to maintain integrity, expertise, and ethical diligence in the professions they are assigned. In this perspective piece, we acknowledge the innovative work being done within this system to strive to meet the best interests of the childre…
Decolonising social work with Nepali women
A plethora of discussion informs decolonising social work. However, how social work can be decolonised from women’s perspective is still unexplored. Using the context of Nepal as a case study, this article theoretically explores ‘the what’, ‘the why’ and ‘the how’ of decolonising social work from women’s standpoint. It is hoped this analysis will initiate and contribute to the critical debate on women, social work and decolonisation in Nepal and …
Using zoom in teaching human behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic: Experiences of Australian students
The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a sudden shift in the delivery of social work education from a bricks-and-mortar space to Zoom classes using various synchronous and asynchronous technologies. Although there is a body of evidence around the effectiveness of online teaching in social work, there remain critical questions around how best to ensure student engagement within the online environment. Thus, the current study examined students' experie…
Examining the Family Support Role of Older Hispanics, African Americans, and Non-Hispanic Whites and Their Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors
Disparities in breast cancer mortality rates among older Black and Hispanic women are due in part to low participation in cancer screening. Participation in cancer screening could be affected by an array of factors, including social support. Understanding the complex interplay between social support and breast cancer screening among older female adults, specifically among groups with higher mortality rates, is extremely important for timely and a…
Understanding the Factors Related to Trauma-Induced Stress in Cancer Patients: A National Study of 17 Cancer Centers
Study results provide evidence for a potential mechanism by which distress relates to intrusive cognitive symptoms of PTSS. Furthermore, findings suggest that older age and social support may be protective factors for certain groups and risk factors for others. This study provides formative data for potential next steps that could lead to improvements in routine psychosocial screenings in cancer treatment settings
Training Oncology Social Workers: Lessons From the USA
There are over one million people in Australia who are either living with or have lived with cancer, and approximately 145,000 new cancer cases are expected this year (AIHW, 2019). Oncology social workers are essential members of the health care team in meeting the needs of cancer patients and their families; however, the training and specialisation of social work professionals in the field of oncology is less developed in Australia compared to o…
Attitudes of Cancer Patients to Medicinal Cannabis Use: A Qualitative Study
As cancer patients face long-term health and psychosocial issues from their diagnosis and treatment, many patients are seeking medicinal cannabis to manage their symptoms and treatment side effects. This qualitative study aimed to explore attitudes, barriers, and concerns of cancer patients from one regional community in Australia to gain a better understanding of the experiences faced in using medicinal cannabis. Participants (n = 16) engaged in…
Online Teaching in Social Work Education: Understanding the Challenges
There is a rapidly growing industry of online learning and distance education programs at the Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Work levels both within Australia and globally. A number of best practices have emerged from the literature that warrant consideration when delivering social work programs in online learning and distance education modes. Given the significant advancements in technology that are likely to continue into the next…
Correlates of Depression among Older Kurdish Refugees
Little is known about the psychological status of older refugees who have immigrated from war-torn areas in the Middle East. This study examined the nature and predictors of depression among older Kurds living in one city in the United States. Older Kurds (N = 70) were recruited and surveyed by trained Kurdish interviewers in their native dialect. The majority of participants had very low incomes; had no education; were illiterate in their own la…
The impact of peer, family and school on delinquency: A study of at-risk Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong
This study explored the relationship among family, peer and school factors on delinquency among Chinese adolescents. Interviews were conducted with 718 Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong. At-risk adolescents had more family problems, negative peer relations and a poorer school environment. Negative peer influence was the most salient predictor of delinquency
Defining the Role of the Hospital Social Worker in Australia
This study assessed the role of the hospital social worker during the hospital stay and post-discharge period. Findings revealed that social workers performed various tasks, and the most common concerns of patients were coping and/or post-discharge issues. Findings also demonstrated the complexity of this role in meeting the needs of patients
Charting new territory: Body esteem, weight satisfaction, depression, and self-esteem among chinese males and females in Hong Kong
Simulation and Skills Development: Preparing Australian Social Work Education for a Post-Covid Reality
Social work field education is facing unprecedented challenges (e.g., increasing student numbers and limited availability of complex scenario placements due to the COVID pandemic). Students need skills in complex scenarios, but exposure to these situations are limited in available placements. This article explored the literature on using simulation in Australian social work education and addressed the challenges and opportunities surrounding this…
Understanding service needs and service utilization among older Kurdish refugees and immigrants in the USA
This study explored service needs and service utilization among older Kurdish refugees and immigrants in the US. A sample of 70 older Kurds is included and descriptive statistics were utilized. The findings of this study reported that older Kurdish refugees and immigrants are experiencing multiple service needs yet they do not seek help to meet their service needs. This study also highlighted existing barriers to services among older Kurdish refu…
Defining the role of the hospital social worker in Australia: Part 2. A qualitative approach
English This study used qualitative methods to explore the role of the hospital social worker, providing further meaning to quantitative results reported in the first article. Findings revealed that social workers performed various tasks under the umbrella of discharge planning. Social workers' unique approach to patient care with its emphasis on self-determination often causes conflict with other medical professionals who tend to be directive. F…
The resettling process: A case study of a Bantu refugee’s journey to the USA
This study provides a case example of a Somali Bantu refugee’s resettlement journey in order to explore how to better meet the needs of future refugees. As the number of refugees grows, it is essential for social work professionals to actively explore various options to address global refugee concerns
The Clothesline Project: An Experiential Learning Project with MSW Students
Social workers participate with many different populations including perpetrators, victims, and survivors of domestic violence. It is crucial that students in the social work field are educated in the arena of domestic violence. The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of intimate exposure to this population through an experiential learning project, the Clothesline Project, as an enhancement to field experience and classroom instruction…
Forensic Social Work in Australian Undergraduate Social Work Education: A Generic Practice Versus Specialisation Consideration
Australian social workers are routinely employed in forensic roles, including forensic medicine, domestic and family violence, youth justice, probation or parole, and correctional work. Forensic social work often is considered to be a specialist area of social work due to the required additional knowledge of the law, crime, victimology, comorbidity, and intersectionality. Globally, and in Australia, concerns have been raised about the training an…
Global forensic social work education: A cross-national comparison of education models in 10 countries
Unlike qualifying education, forensic social work education is heterogeneous. This review provides a cross-national comparison of 10 countries: the United States, Brazil, England, the Netherlands, Hungary, Kenya, South Africa, Thailand, India and Australia. It aims to understand education models across diverse contexts and encourage further reflection on forensic social work pedagogy. Findings revealed that there is little mandating of educationa…
Stay in Your Own Lane” the Inherent Flaws Undermining Children’s Rights Within Australia’s Family Law System: A Perspective from the Field
The social scientists and legal professionals who work in family law in Australia should be recognised for working tirelessly in a complex, overworked, and archaic system. A system that underserves their capacity to maintain integrity, expertise, and ethical diligence in the professions they are assigned. In this perspective piece, we acknowledge the innovative work being done within this system to strive to meet the best interests of the childre…
Coping with grief, loss, and well-being during a pandemic: A collaborative autoethnography of international educators during Covid-19
In this collaborative autoethnography, international educators based in Australia reflect upon their experiences of coping with grief and restrictions during COVID-19. The authors explore how their sense of belonging and home has been affected through stay-at-home directives and how they have developed community among other international social work/development educators
Understanding the Unique Experiences of Undocumented, Hispanic Women Who are Living in Poverty and Coping with Breast Cancer
Understanding the experiences of recently immigrated women with breast cancer is essential to improving service delivery for this population. This qualitative study identified and explored the barriers to care, coping mechanisms, and overall healthcare experiences of a four recently immigrated Hispanic women diagnosed with breast cancer (three of whom were undocumented). The analysis revealed five major themes that were present across all four pa…
Starting the Conversation about Barriers for Endometriosis Care in Regional Areas: An Autoethnographic Perspective
Role Occupancy, Quality, and Psychological Distress Among Caucasian and African American Women
This article presents a study that examined the relationship between involvement in multiple roles and psychological distress among 380 Caucasian and African American women aged 18—60, focusing on women’s roles as paid workers, wives, and mothers. The quality of the mother role was significantly associated with psychological distress, while role occupancy and role quantity were not. Furthermore, the African American and white women appeared to be…
Exploring current behaviors and social service needs for Chinese juvenile delinquents in Hong Kong
A theoretical framework for understanding the importance of implementing simulation in social work education
Social work engages in many complex and emotionally charged environments that challenge the educational requirements of students.The profession draws on various theories, including sociology, psychology, and political sciences to inform understandings of power, oppression, structural injustice, and complex lived experiences.However, contributions from psychological science are important in understanding how students develop the necessary cognitiv…
Responding to the Needs of Transgender and Gender Diverse Students in Australian Nongovernment Schools
An Innovative Approach to Feeding the Hungry with Healthy Meals
Poverty and food insecurity are issues of concern for Australians. Urban Angels Community Kitchen (UACK) is a nonprofit program providing free, healthy, homemade meals in regional Queensland, Australia. The volunteer-run program is a charity model service that addresses common barriers to food relief access, such as eligibility testing and complex referral processes. This qualitative research project used a Community-based Participatory Research …
Decolonising social work with Nepali women
A plethora of discussion informs decolonising social work. However, how social work can be decolonised from women’s perspective is still unexplored. Using the context of Nepal as a case study, this article theoretically explores ‘the what’, ‘the why’ and ‘the how’ of decolonising social work from women’s standpoint. It is hoped this analysis will initiate and contribute to the critical debate on women, social work and decolonisation in Nepal and …
Attitudes of Cancer Patients to Medicinal Cannabis Use: A Qualitative Study
As cancer patients face long-term health and psychosocial issues from their diagnosis and treatment, many patients are seeking medicinal cannabis to manage their symptoms and treatment side effects. This qualitative study aimed to explore attitudes, barriers, and concerns of cancer patients from one regional community in Australia to gain a better understanding of the experiences faced in using medicinal cannabis. Participants (n = 16) engaged in…
My Sister, Our Stories: Exploring the Lived Experience of School Leavers through Narrative and Poetics
The purpose of this study was to explore the educational experiences of two adult female siblings who are both school leavers. Through the use of thematic narrative analysis, sibling narratives and poetic re-presentations, their stories were developed. These stories represent the participants’ experiences of prior schooling and their current commitments to education. While each story conveyed a profound similarity in terms of prior schooling, con…
Charting new territory: Body esteem, weight satisfaction, depression, and self-esteem among chinese males and females in Hong Kong
Exploring current behaviors and social service needs for Chinese juvenile delinquents in Hong Kong
The Development and Validation of the International Aids Questionnaire-Chinese Version (Iaq-C)
The purpose of this study was to develop and standardize an AIDS questionnaire for Chinese adolescents and to provide normative data on this instrument for use by clinicians, educators, and researchers. The International AIDS Questionnaire-Chinese Version (IAQ-C) was developed and tested with 1,667 Chinese adolescents and 277 Chinese university students in Hong Kong. Exploratory factor analysis indicated that four factors underlie the IAQ-C: tran…
Assessing the Impact of Social Factors on the Mental Health of Chinese at Risk Adolescents in Hong Kong
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of family, peer and school factors on the mental health of Chinese male and female at risk adolescents and secondary school students in Hong Kong. Questionnaire surveys based on various standardized assessment scales were conducted with 398 (183 female and 215 male) Chinese at risk adolescents and 320 (160 female and 160 male) Chinese secondary school students between 12 and 18 years of ag…
The impact of peer, family and school on delinquency: A study of at-risk Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong
This study explored the relationship among family, peer and school factors on delinquency among Chinese adolescents. Interviews were conducted with 718 Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong. At-risk adolescents had more family problems, negative peer relations and a poorer school environment. Negative peer influence was the most salient predictor of delinquency
Defining the Role of the Hospital Social Worker in Australia
This study assessed the role of the hospital social worker during the hospital stay and post-discharge period. Findings revealed that social workers performed various tasks, and the most common concerns of patients were coping and/or post-discharge issues. Findings also demonstrated the complexity of this role in meeting the needs of patients
Defining the role of the hospital social worker in Australia: Part 2. A qualitative approach
English This study used qualitative methods to explore the role of the hospital social worker, providing further meaning to quantitative results reported in the first article. Findings revealed that social workers performed various tasks under the umbrella of discharge planning. Social workers' unique approach to patient care with its emphasis on self-determination often causes conflict with other medical professionals who tend to be directive. F…
The Clothesline Project: An Experiential Learning Project with MSW Students
Social workers participate with many different populations including perpetrators, victims, and survivors of domestic violence. It is crucial that students in the social work field are educated in the arena of domestic violence. The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of intimate exposure to this population through an experiential learning project, the Clothesline Project, as an enhancement to field experience and classroom instruction…
Responding to the war with Iraq among social work faculty in the USA, UK and Australia
English The current study explored how social work educators responded to the war with Iraq. The majority of respondents felt that faculty had a responsibility to educate students about the war. However, more Australian respondents felt that social work faculty had a responsibility to advocate for or against the war. French La présente étude explore la réponse des professeurs en travail social à la guerre en Irak. La majoritédes répondants soutie…
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Related to HIV and Aids among Female College Students in Taiwan
Our purpose was to assess the knowledge and attitudes, source of HIV and AIDS information, and behaviors related to HIV and AIDS among female college students in Taiwan and to explore the factors associated with knowledge and attitudes of HIV and AIDS among female college students in Taiwan. We employed a descriptive cross-sectional design. Using a mail survey, the investigators collected data from a convenience sample of 99 female undergraduate …
International Perspectives on Women and HIV: An Overview
Throughout the world, the threat of HIV/AIDS to women's health has become the focus of increased concern. The latest report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2004) reports that a
The resettling process: A case study of a Bantu refugee’s journey to the USA
This study provides a case example of a Somali Bantu refugee’s resettlement journey in order to explore how to better meet the needs of future refugees. As the number of refugees grows, it is essential for social work professionals to actively explore various options to address global refugee concerns
Evidence-Based Practice with Families of Chronically Ill Children: A Critical Literature Review
A chronically ill child is financially, emotionally, and physically demanding on the family system. Although researchers have identified a plethora of risks, stressors, and needs of the families with a chronically ill child, there is a scarceness of evidence-based interventions in the existing literature. The purpose of the authors in this study was to critically analyze current treatment and identify the gaps in the available research. Findings …
Role Occupancy, Quality, and Psychological Distress Among Caucasian and African American Women
This article presents a study that examined the relationship between involvement in multiple roles and psychological distress among 380 Caucasian and African American women aged 18—60, focusing on women’s roles as paid workers, wives, and mothers. The quality of the mother role was significantly associated with psychological distress, while role occupancy and role quantity were not. Furthermore, the African American and white women appeared to be…
Correlates of Depression among Older Kurdish Refugees
Little is known about the psychological status of older refugees who have immigrated from war-torn areas in the Middle East. This study examined the nature and predictors of depression among older Kurds living in one city in the United States. Older Kurds (N = 70) were recruited and surveyed by trained Kurdish interviewers in their native dialect. The majority of participants had very low incomes; had no education; were illiterate in their own la…
Understanding the Unique Experiences of Undocumented, Hispanic Women Who are Living in Poverty and Coping with Breast Cancer
Understanding the experiences of recently immigrated women with breast cancer is essential to improving service delivery for this population. This qualitative study identified and explored the barriers to care, coping mechanisms, and overall healthcare experiences of a four recently immigrated Hispanic women diagnosed with breast cancer (three of whom were undocumented). The analysis revealed five major themes that were present across all four pa…
Understanding service needs and service utilization among older Kurdish refugees and immigrants in the USA
This study explored service needs and service utilization among older Kurdish refugees and immigrants in the US. A sample of 70 older Kurds is included and descriptive statistics were utilized. The findings of this study reported that older Kurdish refugees and immigrants are experiencing multiple service needs yet they do not seek help to meet their service needs. This study also highlighted existing barriers to services among older Kurdish refu…
My Sister, Our Stories: Exploring the Lived Experience of School Leavers through Narrative and Poetics
The purpose of this study was to explore the educational experiences of two adult female siblings who are both school leavers. Through the use of thematic narrative analysis, sibling narratives and poetic re-presentations, their stories were developed. These stories represent the participants’ experiences of prior schooling and their current commitments to education. While each story conveyed a profound similarity in terms of prior schooling, con…
Online Teaching in Social Work Education: Understanding the Challenges
There is a rapidly growing industry of online learning and distance education programs at the Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Work levels both within Australia and globally. A number of best practices have emerged from the literature that warrant consideration when delivering social work programs in online learning and distance education modes. Given the significant advancements in technology that are likely to continue into the next…
Coping with grief, loss, and well-being during a pandemic: A collaborative autoethnography of international educators during Covid-19
In this collaborative autoethnography, international educators based in Australia reflect upon their experiences of coping with grief and restrictions during COVID-19. The authors explore how their sense of belonging and home has been affected through stay-at-home directives and how they have developed community among other international social work/development educators
Examining the Family Support Role of Older Hispanics, African Americans, and Non-Hispanic Whites and Their Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors
Disparities in breast cancer mortality rates among older Black and Hispanic women are due in part to low participation in cancer screening. Participation in cancer screening could be affected by an array of factors, including social support. Understanding the complex interplay between social support and breast cancer screening among older female adults, specifically among groups with higher mortality rates, is extremely important for timely and a…
Understanding the Factors Related to Trauma-Induced Stress in Cancer Patients: A National Study of 17 Cancer Centers
Study results provide evidence for a potential mechanism by which distress relates to intrusive cognitive symptoms of PTSS. Furthermore, findings suggest that older age and social support may be protective factors for certain groups and risk factors for others. This study provides formative data for potential next steps that could lead to improvements in routine psychosocial screenings in cancer treatment settings
Training Oncology Social Workers: Lessons From the USA
There are over one million people in Australia who are either living with or have lived with cancer, and approximately 145,000 new cancer cases are expected this year (AIHW, 2019). Oncology social workers are essential members of the health care team in meeting the needs of cancer patients and their families; however, the training and specialisation of social work professionals in the field of oncology is less developed in Australia compared to o…
Attitudes of Cancer Patients to Medicinal Cannabis Use: A Qualitative Study
As cancer patients face long-term health and psychosocial issues from their diagnosis and treatment, many patients are seeking medicinal cannabis to manage their symptoms and treatment side effects. This qualitative study aimed to explore attitudes, barriers, and concerns of cancer patients from one regional community in Australia to gain a better understanding of the experiences faced in using medicinal cannabis. Participants (n = 16) engaged in…
Simulation and Skills Development: Preparing Australian Social Work Education for a Post-Covid Reality
Social work field education is facing unprecedented challenges (e.g., increasing student numbers and limited availability of complex scenario placements due to the COVID pandemic). Students need skills in complex scenarios, but exposure to these situations are limited in available placements. This article explored the literature on using simulation in Australian social work education and addressed the challenges and opportunities surrounding this…
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