The Perception of Organizational Issues of Social Work Practitioners in Saudi Hospitals

Health care has evolved rapidly in Saudi Arabia, based upon a Western model of service that incorporates multidisciplinary professional teams. Social work practice forms part of patient care. This study explores how Saudi social workers perceive their role and how they describe their practice within the hospital context. A quantitative methodology was employed using a self-administered questionnaire. Analysis revealed that 219 social workers perceived formidable limitations to their daily work practice. The study identified factors relating to the hospital's organizational circumstances where a) organizational structural aspects, b) organizational resources, and c) hospital management and interprofessional teamwork impacted best practice. Future research and recommendations for further study are outlined

Context (archaeology · Health care · Management · Medical education · Multidisciplinary approach · Perception · Political science · Sociology · Teamwork · Work (physics · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work

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