Social work knowledge of community-based services for older adults: an educational model for social work students.
Social workers are often the key link between older adults, their families and community-based services. Thus, knowledge about older adults and community-based care is imperative for social work practice. Evaluation data are provided on a national multisite effort (N = 353) from 35 schools to assure graduate social work student's competency related to community services for older adults. Results suggest that the educational model as described in this article sets forth positive outcomes in the education of aging savvy social workers. Ongoing social work education is needed to meet the burgeoning needs of the geriatric population.
Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA. nlrowa01@louisville.edu
Noell L
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Rowan
Anna C
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Faul
Julie
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Birkenmaier
JoAnn
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Damron-Rodriguez
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003153:Community Health Services; D005260:Female; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017145:Models, Educational; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education*; D013334:Students; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult