Challenges to the development of a health care practice model for hospital social work in India

India has a long history of delivering a western model of social work despite being challenged by unique structural challenges, as well as demographic and social changes impacting the types of presentations to hospitals. This paper reports on a project that explored the professional roles of Indian...

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Published in:Social work in health care 2020-02, Vol.59 (2), p.122-137
Main Authors: Cleak, Helen, KR, Anish, Heaslop, Georgina, Tonge, Angela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Health care
Health services
Hospital social work practice
Hospitals
Indian social work
Medical social work
National standards
Occupational roles
Patients
Professional identity
Professional practice
Social change
Social work
Social workers
Supervision
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Summary:India has a long history of delivering a western model of social work despite being challenged by unique structural challenges, as well as demographic and social changes impacting the types of presentations to hospitals. This paper reports on a project that explored the professional roles of Indian social workers in hospital settings, and documented some of the critical factors that impede capacity to meet the demands of a changing health care system. Extracted themes from participants identified a lack of role descriptions, professional supervision, and national standards as contributing to a lack of confidence in asserting strong professional identity and contribution to patient care.
ISSN:0098-1389
1541-034X
DOI:10.1080/00981389.2020.1719566