Examining the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on social work in health care

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ID21721734
AutoresDavid Nicholas (0000-0003-4480-322X, University of Calgary, autor correspondente), Patricia L Samson (0000-0002-6146-4218, University of Calgary), Patricia Samson (University of Calgary), Leeann Hilsen (University of Calgary), Janet McFarlane (Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Ano2023
Volume23
Fascículo2
Páginas334-349
Data de publicação2023-03-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Social Work (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1468-0173 • E-ISSN: 1741-296X
EditoraSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/14680173221142767
PMID38603258
OpenAlexW4313461596
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas6
Referências citadas17

This qualitative study examined the COVID-19 pandemic as experienced by healthcare-based social workers in relation to practice, and personal and professional impacts of providing care in this context, with recommendations for pandemic preparedness and response. A total of 12 focus groups were convened between June 2020 and March 2021, comprising 67 hospital social workers across multiple hospitals and other care facilities in western Canada. Findings Based on an Interpretive Description approach, themes emerged reflecting practice shifts; increased work and changing roles; imposed restrictions; problems in communication and decision-making; distress, fear, and demoralization; and co-existing silver linings amid challenges. Applications The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially impacted social workers and their delivery of service. Addressing concerns through proactive responsiveness, both during and beyond the pandemic, are important in nurturing patient-centered care and a supported workforce. Along with that of interdisciplinary colleagues in health care, social workers’ practice has been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This article explores the experiences of social workers in healthcare settings during the COVID-19 pandemic

Health care · Pandemic · Political science · Preparedness · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Workforce · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation · Social Work