“…As indicated in our result and consistent with another study (Lasalvia, Ruggeri, Mazzi, & Dall’Agnola, 2000), the perception of unmet needs differed between our study participants and hospital clinical providers. With cultural competency and sensitivity being core ethical principles of their profession (Reamer, 2013), social workers potentially bring unique skills to advocate on behalf of individuals whose critical voice have been silenced (Morley, Ablett, & Macfarlane, 2014). In addition, social workers may enhance and support family strengths, and preserve effective family functioning (Collins, Jordan, & Coleman, 2010).…”