Enhancing Collaborative Leadership in Palliative Social Work in Oncology

Jones, Barbara; Phillips, Farya; Head, Barbara; Hedlund, Susan; Kalisiak, Angela; Zebrack, Brad; Kilburn, Lisa; Otis‐Green, Shirley

doi:10.1080/15524256.2014.975319

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“…First, a collaborative relationship is important in advocating for the adequate treatment of nonmedical issues. 18 , 63 , 66 , 67 Examples consist of addressing psychosocial barriers to symptoms reporting; 29 long-term financial implications of cancer treatment 68 and the family context of illness and care. 69 Second, a collaborative relationship means that social workers can advocate for the early integration of palliative care in clients’ treatment trajectory.…”

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“… 69 Second, a collaborative relationship means that social workers can advocate for the early integration of palliative care in clients’ treatment trajectory. 68 , 70 Third, social workers can be better intermediaries between a client and the multidisciplinary team in case of a good collaborative relationship. 18 , 62 , 67 , 70 , 71 This is important to perform typical social work tasks in palliative care such as facilitating difficult client–physician conversations 43 or addressing the needs of clients who do not understand the medical jargon.…”

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How can social workers be meaningfully involved in palliative care? A scoping review on the prerequisites and how they can be realised in practice

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Palliative care is a holistic practice using a multidisciplinary approach in addressing multidimensional needs. Although the social aspects surrounding the end-of-life phase suggest a place for social work in it, the profession is often inadequately involved in daily practice. This contrasts strongly with the potential meaningful contributions of social workers in this field. To date, no comprehensive list of prerequisites for meaningful social work involvement in palliative care exists. This review aims to gain more insight on the prerequisites for meaningful social work involvement in palliative care and how to realise them in practice. It could therefore provide pathways for future intervention development in enhancing the involvement of social workers and maximising their contributions in palliative care. A scoping review methodology was used. A systematic selection of peer-reviewed articles ranged from 2000 to April 2021 – out of the electronic databases Web of Science, Scopus and Pubmed – was conducted. The 170 articles that met the eligibility criteria were analysed for relevant content using open and axial coding processes. The findings are reported according to the PRISMA-ScR checklist. The nine prerequisites listed in this review concern the level of individual social work capacities and the level of contextual factors structuring social work practices. A majority of articles have, however, focused on the level of individual social work capacities in a rather specialist view on palliative care. Future research should further address the contextual level of social work involvement in the broader practice of death, dying and bereavement.

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How can social workers be meaningfully involved in palliative care? A scoping review on the prerequisites and how they can be realised in practice

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“…Within the framework of multidisciplinary teams of this innovative project, social work professionals in primary healthcare centers, hospitals, basic social services centers and, particularly, social workers with the profile of case managers have taken on tasks of information, guidance, accompaniment, mediation, and support for sick people and Sptheir families. These tasks reveal that social work is a profession well placed to incorporate a perspective centered on the patient, their family, and their community setting (Delgado Reguera, 2019; Jones et al, 2014). This conclusion concurs with the evidence gathered in studies according to which, in interdisciplinary teams made up of medical, nursing, and social work professionals, the social workers have more conversations with patients about the care they will need in the future, are the professionals who most frequently discuss with people the pros and cons of hospital versus home care, and are positioned as the practitioners who interact most frequently with family members and their social networks (Wang et al, 2018).…”

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Social work at the end of life: Humanization of the process

Prieto-Lobato,

De la Rosa-Gimeno,

Rodríguez-Sumaza

et al. 2023

Journal of Social Work

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This article examines the role of social workers involved in a pilot home care project undertaken to attend to the social needs of people at the end of their lives and their carers. Mixed methods approach and evidence-based, constructivist, and comprehensive evaluation were chosen to achieve this aim. Analyses are based on 235 responses from a survey addressed to professionals working in the project, 22 in-depth interviews with a selected group of these professionals, and 114 semi-structured interviews with the sick people and their caregivers. The analysis of the data has considered the theoretical development and professional experience systematized in the Spanish and international literature on social work in end-of-life care. The results highlight the relevance that professionals, patients, and carers attribute to social care at the end of life and to the role, skills, and qualities of social workers. Their contribution has been valued in terms of the management of services and supports (speed, availability, kindness, sensitivity), the establishment of teamwork (coordination, facilitation), and the recognition of the basic principles of the care process (individualization, respect for privacy, confidentiality). Findings demonstrate that social work is a profession well placed to help in the recognition of people's dignity at the end of life, in the exercise of their self-determination, and in the humanization of the care process. Some challenges facing consolidation of this professional practice are also indicated within a framework constrained by a predominantly biomedical culture.

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“…These job descriptions show the inherently demanding nature of this work, including low wages, long hours, high stress and personal risk. Furthermore, there is a growing focus on adequate preparation for these frontline staff (Graham & Shier, 2014;Jones et al, 2014).…”

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Mental Readiness for Frontline Workers in Homelessness Services in Ottawa, Canada

McDonald

Hale

2021

IJOH

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This study investigated factors related to competency by assessing the mental readiness among highly recognized frontline workers in homelessness services (FWHSs) by means of self-completed questionnaires. A total of 35 highly respected FWHSs in Ottawa, Canada were identified by their peers and supervisors as “exceptional” for various specialty areas: addictions, mental health, hoarding, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). An Operational Readiness Framework was used to examine how FWHSs perform at their best in challenging situations. A series of questionnaires were completed at a Think Tank to determine their mental readiness before, during and after challenging situations. Quantitative and qualitative analyses of mental readiness were performed to prioritize identified challenges. The study findings were then compared to the “Wheel of Excellence” based on results from elite athletes and other high performers such as surgeons, police, and air traffic controllers. The analysis revealed that mental readiness is required to achieve peak performance in addressing the challenges of homelessness. The balance between readiness (physical, technical and mental) and performance contributed to their competency and resiliency. Common elements of success were found: commitment, self-belief, positive imagery, mental preparation, full focus, distraction control and constructive evaluation. This investigation confirmed many similarities in mental readiness practices engaged by excellent FWHSs and other top professionals. This study offered, for the first time, a comprehensive understanding of specific high-performance readiness practices through a streetwise, frontline-worker perspective. Practical recommendations for training and assessment were provided relevant to excellence in homelessness services.

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Enhancing Collaborative Leadership in Palliative Social Work in Oncology

Cited by 18 publications

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How can social workers be meaningfully involved in palliative care? A scoping review on the prerequisites and how they can be realised in practice

How can social workers be meaningfully involved in palliative care? A scoping review on the prerequisites and how they can be realised in practice

Social work at the end of life: Humanization of the process

Mental Readiness for Frontline Workers in Homelessness Services in Ottawa, Canada

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