Brief Overview of Recent Studies on Healthcare Social Work Scope of Practice During COVID-19
This overview summarizes five studies drawn from the Healthcare Social Work Scope of Practice During COVID-19 qualitative dataset, led by co-principal investigators Drs. Terri Lewinson and Tiffany Washington.
The Social Work Role in Reducing 30-Day Readmissions: The Effectiveness of the Bridge Model of Transitional Care
Manuscript on the Bridge Model of Transitional Care, finding that involving social workers in transitional care reduces 30 and 60-day hospital readmissions and enhances attendance of post-discharge physician appointments by enhancing patient support and care continuity.
Expert providers implement integrated and coordinated care in opioid use disorder treatment.
A qualitative study of managers from 30 high-performing opioid treatment programs in Los Angeles who described the integrated service strategies related to their performance including provider education and training, availability of MOUD, enhanced coordination and communication among healthcare providers, and resolution of regulatory hurdles.
Varying Estimates of Social Workers in the United States: Which Data Source to Use?
The article finds that national estimates of the U.S. social work workforce vary widely depending on the data source used—ranging from 282,425 to over 1 million—highlighting how these discrepancies can significantly impact workforce planning and policy decisions related to behavioral health and social care
Health Care Use and Spending for Medicaid Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Receiving Primary Care in Federally Qualified Health Centers Compared to Other Primary Care Settings.
A study using 2012 Medicaid data to examine whether the integrated care model of FQHCs was associated with greater access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and/or behavioral health therapy and lower rates of potentially inappropriate co-prescribing.
Exploring the Efficacy of Social Work Interventions in Hospital Settings
Scoping review exploring the impact of social work interventions on healthcare utilization in hospital settings.
Prevention, Health Promotion, and Social Work: Aligning Health and Human Service Systems Through a Workforce for Health
Commentary on the NASEM report and social work’s role in meeting its goal of increasing disease prevention and health promotion
Time Contribution of Social Workers in Care Management: Value for Older Adults
Longitudinal, quasi-experimental study reviewing impact of social work led care management model on nonmedical needs.
The Electronic Health Record: Documenting the Unique Contributions of Social Workers
An exploratory study examining the role and contribution of social workers on health care teams.
Social Workers in Integrated Health Care: Improving Care Throughout the Life Course
Special issue describing the power and scope of social workers in integrated care settings.
Managing the Social Determinants of Health: Part II
Discussion of health care industry considerations of the SDoH and the use of assessments for SDoH in case management.
Managing the Social Determinants of Health: Part I
Overview of the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and description of the roles case management can play in mitigating those factors.
Integrated Primary Care and Social Work
Systematic review exploring the primary functions of social workers on interprofessional teams in primary care.
Health Outcomes and Costs of Social Work Services
Systematic review on the impact of health related social work services on health and financial outcomes.
The Role of Social Workers in Addressing Nonmedical Needs in Primary Health Care
Case study analysis of a social work led care management model outlining specific activities of the social worker and patient outcomes.
Cost-Effectiveness of Social Work Services in Aging
Systematic review on the impact of social work services on quality and life for the aging population.
The Ambulatory Integration of the Medical and Social (AIMS) Model
Exploratory, retrospective analysis reviewing the impact of a social work led care management model on cost and utilization data.
BRIGHTEN Heart: Design and Baseline Characteristics of a Randomized Controlled Trial for Minority Older Adults with Depression and Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Randomized control trial exploring the effects of a social work case management intervention for minority older adults with cardiovascular disease on depression symptoms.
Increasing access and providing social services to improve drug abuse treatment for women with children.
A quasi-experimental study assessing the impact of a substance abuse treatment program for women with children designed to increase access to treatment through transportation, outreach and child-care services indicating the utilization of services was negatively related to post-treatment substance use.