Working with children with autism and their families: pediatric hospital social worker perceptions of family needs and the role of social work

被引:10
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作者
Morris, Rae [1 ,2 ]
Muskat, Barbara [3 ]
Greenblatt, Andrea [3 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Redpath Ctr, Toronto, ON, Canada
[2] Univ British Columbia, Sch Social Work, Vancouver, BC, Canada
[3] Hosp Sick Children, Dept Social Work, Toronto, ON, Canada
[4] Univ Toronto, Factor Inwentash Fac Social Work, Toronto, ON, Canada
关键词
Autism; hospital social work; interpretive description; qualitative research; pediatric; social work; HEALTH-CARE EXPERIENCES; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; SPECTRUM DISORDER; UNITED-STATES; MEDICAL-CARE; PARENTS; PERSPECTIVES; ADOLESCENTS; PROVIDERS; ADULTS;
D O I
10.1080/00981389.2018.1461730
中图分类号
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
Social workers with knowledge of autism can be valuable contributors to client- and family-centered healthcare services. This study utilized a qualitative design to explore pediatric hospital social workers' experiences and perceptions when working with children and youth with autism and their families. Interviews with 14 social workers in a Canadian urban pediatric hospital highlighted perceptions of the needs of families of children with autism in the hospital and challenges and benefits related to the role of social work with these families. Results suggest that pediatric social workers may benefit from opportunities to develop autism-relevant knowledge and skills.
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页码:483 / 501
页数:19
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