The role of medical social workers in cancer clinical trial teams: A group case study of multidisciplinary perspectives

Peterson, Emily; Chou, Wen‐Ying Sylvia; Falisi, Angela; Ferrer, Rebecca A.; Mollica, Michelle

doi:10.1080/00981389.2018.1477899

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“…"You'll then make phone calls -basically you're the receptionist"). The literature on the role of social work within interdisciplinary teams certainly supports this variation in the space available for performing the dual foci of the profession (Zerden et al, 2019;Ashcroft et al, 2018;Peterson et al, 2018). Peterson et al (2018, p.688) found, for example, that "other members of the multidisciplinary teams viewed the roles of social workers to be focused on being a conduit and coordinator".…”

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'A really important role': Using a participant-voiced poem to explore students’ expression of social work’s professional identity

Pentecost¹,

Austin²

2021

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'A really important role': Using a participant-voiced poem to explore students’ expression of social work’s professional identity

Pentecost¹,

Austin²

2021

Scope (Work-based Learning)

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“…15 This study further highlights the challenge many SWs face in their current interdisciplinary team job placement. 11,16 Underutilization of SWs full scope of practice and licensing potential frustrates both SW and HTC staff, disrupting timely referrals for optimal patient care and SW self-actualization. The needs for ongoing education and understanding of the SW role persists and is essential for workplace satisfaction, retention, and resiliency, and best patient care.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…5 For SWs to function interdependently, and at full capacity of their license, colleagues must understand the distinction between their own roles and those of SWs; data suggests there is a current gap. [6][7][8][9][10][11] Ambiguous SW role definitions can lead to the perceptions of other professionals as providing similar services and even lead to conflict or "turf wars". 12 In some organizations, SWs, case managers, and nurse navigators are called to do similar tasks, making it difficult to achieve a collaborative and effective model of best practice while causing provider and patient confusion.…”

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“…Understanding inter‐professional roles and responsibilities is a primary component to interdisciplinary practice 5 . For SWs to function interdependently, and at full capacity of their license, colleagues must understand the distinction between their own roles and those of SWs; data suggests there is a current gap 6‐11 . Ambiguous SW role definitions can lead to the perceptions of other professionals as providing similar services and even lead to conflict or “turf wars” 12 .…”

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Defining the micro and macro roles of a hemophilia treatment center social worker in the United States from an interdisciplinary team perspective

Bartlett¹,

Schnur

Wilson

et al. 2022

Haemophilia

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Introduction The social worker (SW) role in the Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) is complex and broad, providing direct support, spanning across micro, mezzo and macro levels of care. Aim Research demonstrates discrepancy between actual and ideal SW roles among the HTC SW community. Soliciting perceptions from HTC staff about the SW role can provide a deeper understanding of this discrepancy and improve collaboration amongst care team members in meeting the psychosocial needs of HTC patients. Methods Funded by the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF), a national online survey was conducted in 2020 to determine the views and attitudes of what the SW role is by HTC staff. Separate surveys were emailed to active HTC SWs and staff to collect anonymous data. Demographics of SWs gathered included age, education, years of practice, full time equivalent (FTE) status, and caseload. All disciplines were asked questions about perceptions, barriers, and potential ways to enhance and strengthen the SW role within HTCs. Results Results demonstrated that subcategory‐oriented questions (40 in total) and qualitative responses highlighted diverse viewpoints and offered clarity about these differences. Conclusion Findings indicated most HTC staff value the multi‐faceted role of SW at their centres, and both groups identified time, limited resources, and role confusion as barriers to utilizing SW services. Outcomes will inform the development of a “standards of practice” tool that will provide education for HTC staff, patients, and families, and serve as an empowerment tool for SW to highlight their skillset and define their role.

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“…The findings are somewhat in line with the findings of the preceding study. In Korea, a study of attitudes toward linkage of clinical care and community-based health care found that more than 50 percent of the interviewed 635 social and healthcare workers noted that medical institutions and social services should be closely linked without duplicating their duties [ 24 ]. Therefore, the successful implementation of community-linked services will require effective communication among healthcare providers.…”

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A Comparative Analysis of the Perception of Cancer Patients and Healthcare Providers (Oncology Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers) in Support of Integrated Community-Linked Cancer Plans

Kim

Choi

Yun

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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This study aimed to examine the awareness and status of cancer patients and healthcare providers (physicians, nurses and social workers) regarding community linkage, in order to establish a desirable care plan model in a future research project. The survey was conducted via two methods: face-to-face for cancer patients (n = 308) and oncology physicians (n = 210), and due to COVID-19 circumstances, online for nurses (n = 200) and social workers (n = 313). As a result, more than 95% of the healthcare providers responded that cancer patients required community-linked services and discharge plans, whereas 50.7% and 79.2% of cancer patients noted the importance of community-linked services and discharge plans, respectively. Social workers, among healthcare providers, showed the most positive experience about connecting patients to community services since 69.7% of them responded as “excellent”. However, as a group, cancer patients considered the necessity of community-linked service as less important, as only 50.7% responded as agreeing it was necessary. The barriers to community linkage were the lack of communication among the different professions of healthcare providers, and the ambiguity in their roles. The findings of this study will inform future community-linked health research, policies and systems for cancer patients. In particular, an in-depth interview with cancer patients will be required to explore their lack of acknowledgment about the necessity of community-linked services. Therefore, this study is expected to contribute to the improvement and supplementation of cancer policies.

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The role of medical social workers in cancer clinical trial teams: A group case study of multidisciplinary perspectives

Cited by 10 publications

References 24 publications

'A really important role': Using a participant-voiced poem to explore students’ expression of social work’s professional identity

'A really important role': Using a participant-voiced poem to explore students’ expression of social work’s professional identity

Defining the micro and macro roles of a hemophilia treatment center social worker in the United States from an interdisciplinary team perspective

A Comparative Analysis of the Perception of Cancer Patients and Healthcare Providers (Oncology Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers) in Support of Integrated Community-Linked Cancer Plans

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