ERIC Number: EJ1403344
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
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Assessing Learning and Training Needs for Social Workers to Serve Clients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Conrick, Kelsey M.; Graves, Janessa M.; Angell, Larka; Moore, Megan
Journal of Social Work Education, v59 n4 p1058-1069 2023
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) disproportionately affects marginalized populations social workers serve. Current practices and training needs of social workers who serve clients with TBI are not well-understood. An online survey was administered to all licensed social workers in Washington (N=5,032) to assess the following for clients with TBI: interactions, challenges, knowledge, beliefs, confidence, and training recommendations. Analyses involved descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and content analysis of open-ended responses. Respondents (n=834, 16.6% response rate) endorsed serving clients with TBI, heterogeneous confidence and practices, limited training, and high learning needs. New training approaches are needed to prepare social workers to better provide services to these clients. Training on diagnosis, understanding comorbidities, treating behavioral symptoms, disparities, and advocacy tools are recommended.
Descriptors: Professional Training, Caseworkers, Social Work, Head Injuries, Neurological Impairments
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (DHHS/NIH)
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Identifiers - Location: Washington
Grant or Contract Numbers: KL2TR000421
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