2019 CORONAVIRUS and Social Work: Blueprint to Holistic Intervention

Abstract

In this essay, we roll-out illustrative guidelines apt and conducive for holistic social work intervention not only amid the global contagion, but also in its aftermath.<br>

COVID-19 and older adults in Africa: Social workers’ utilization of mass media in enforcing policy change

“…These facilities are needed in abundance throughout the continent, and they require the services of multi-professionals, including social workers. In fact, given the biopsychosocial focus of the social work profession, many practitioners would be instrumental in this regard (Amadasun and Omorogiuwa, 2020). It is against this background that social workers must be at the vanguard of promoting policy change in the context of the challenges faced by older adults in Africa, through the instrumentality of the mass media.…”

“…In the context of advocacy, social workers have an integral role to play and immense responsibility to assume. Researchers have identified three policy fronts necessary for making an impact: ad hoc, intermediate and long-term (Amadasun, 2020b; Amadasun and Omorogiuwa, 2020; Finnan, 2020; IFSW, 2020; Omorogiuwa, 2016). In specific terms, Amadasun (2020b) defined ad hoc policy action as designed to address the immediate needs of older adults, facilitated through cash transfers or in-kind services (e.g.…”

“…food deliveries). Intermediate policy response is aimed at evaluative action and corrective purpose (Amadasun and Omorogiuwa, 2020). According to these researchers, social workers can set out to evaluate the effectiveness of ad hoc policy intervention with a view to consolidating achieved gains and/or to making corrections in the event of shortfall in policy objectives.…”

Covid-19 and older adults in Africa: Social workers utilization of mass media in enforcing policy change

“…These facilities are needed in abundance in the continent and they require the services of multi-professionals, including social workers. In fact, given the biopsychosocial focus of the social work profession, many practitioners would be instrumental in this regard (Amadasun & Omorogiuwa, 2020). It is against this background that social workers must be at the vanguard of promoting policy change to the challenges of older adults in Africa, through the instrumentality of the mass media.…”

“…food deliveries). Intermediate policy response is aimed at evaluative action and corrective purpose (Amadasun & Omorogiuwa, 2020). According to these researchers, social workers can set out to evaluate the effectiveness of ad-hoc policy intervention with a view to consolidating on achieved gains and/or to make corrections in the event of shortfall in policy objectives.…”