End-of-Life Care and Social Work Education
Authors:
- Marlene Belew HuffMHMarlene Belew Huff
- Sherri WeisenfluhSWSherri Weisenfluh
- Mindy MurphyMMMindy Murphy
- Pamela J. BlackPBPamela J. Black
- 20 December 2006
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Gerontological Social Work
- Vol. 48 (1-2) , 219-231
Abstract
Summary Social workers are major service providers to people who are facing end-of-life issues including the terminally ill and their families. Yet, exemplary models for social work education and intervention methods are limited in rural states. A statewide survey conducted in Kentucky found only two social work courses dedicated to end-of-life care currently being offered by accredited undergraduate and graduate institutions. Another statewide survey found that many hospice social workers are relatively inexperienced and have a need and desire for more education on death, dying and loss. Also, unique cultural, economic and geographic areas, such as Appalachia are enigmas when it comes to the provision of end-of-life care. This partnership provides a varied perspective on delivery of end-of-life care services with an emphasis on social work interventions and education.Keywords
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