Clinical sociologist in psychiatry: The professional bridge between the sociology and psychiatry

Opalić, Petar

doi:10.2298/soc0702117o

Sociologija

2007

DOI: 10.2298/soc0702117o

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Clinical sociologist in psychiatry: The professional bridge between the sociology and psychiatry

Petar Opalić

Abstract: In the first section of the paper the profession of clinical sociologist in relation to other related professions in psychiatry is defined. Then various aspects of the position of clinical sociologist in a psychiatric institution, as well as specific features of various functions and roles of clinical sociologist in psychiatry and medicine are discussed. The conclusion points to some contradictions inherent in this profession. Advantages to be gained by introducing the profession of clinical sociologist in psy… Show more

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Sociologist in the total institution

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On the basis of empirical experience from practical work this paper discusses the real place and role of the sociologist in the prison, as a total institution, where sociologists are employed as educators, along with other professions (psychologists, educationalists, social workers, etc.), and usually closely cooperating with lawyers. According to the current work regulations, and on the basis of practice so far, the sociologist can work as classical educator, to be in charge of educational groups of inmates, work in the reception department on assessing incoming inmates, and to organize inmates' leisure time by directing them towards pro-social and creative activities (music, painting, reading, etc.). New reform trends in working with inmates suggest new work methods, such as creative workshops, counselling in the sphere of substance abuse and dependency, or expert teams in working with minors. In the prison, the sociologist is indispensable as a researcher of criminal activities

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Effects of care giving environment on caregiver burden stress of family engaged in in-home medical care

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Kurosawa³

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Japanese Journal of Health and Human Ecology

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The purpose of the study was to clarify the effects of care environment on health status of caregivers engaged in at home medical care for their family member. Twenty eight female caregivers were surveyed three times, i. e. one week, one month, and two months after discharge of the family member, using a questionnaire containing the Japanese version of General Health Questionnaire 12 GHQ12 and Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview J ZBI. Concentrations of salivary cortisol were also measured in 28 caregivers. At one week and one month after discharge, concentrations of salivary cortisol and GHQ12 and J ZBI scores in 28 subjects were higher as compared with previous reports in the literature. Levels of salivary cortisol significantly decreased during the period from one month to two months after discharge p 0.05 , whereas GHQ12 and J ZBI scores did not change significantly, suggesting that their stress were physiologically decreased although psychologically they were still in high stress status. Decrease in salivary cortisol was observed greatly in the caregivers with social support and or at lower burden of care giving. Also, scores of GHQ 12 and J ZBI remained higher in subjects without social support or at higher burden of care giving during the study period GHQ 12 reflected psychological aspects of care giving stress, whereas J ZBI were related to physical factors of care environment.

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Clinical sociologist in psychiatry: The professional bridge between the sociology and psychiatry

Cited by 3 publications

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Sociologist in the total institution

Sociologist in the total institution

Clinical Sociology - Selected Basic Readings, Organizations and Publishers

Effects of care giving environment on caregiver burden stress of family engaged in in-home medical care

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