title: Social Work Intervention Research With Adult Cancer Patients: A Literature Review and Reflection on Knowledge-Building for Practice.
abstract: The results of a literature review of social work intervention research with adult cancer patients found only a small number of studies conducted by social work researchers. The findings of the review are presented followed by a reflective discussion on the nature of knowledge-building and research knowledge for practice. Knowledge building is considered as a continuous, negotiated process within communities of practice focused on psychosocial perspectives that draw on a range of knowledge sources. Epistemology, worldviews and research orientations are considered along with the values and stance of social work, all of which create the domain of the practice-researcher.
authors: a Social Work & Policy Studies, Faculty of Education and Social Work , University of Sydney , Sydney , NSW , Australia.
authors: Rosalie
authors: R
authors: Pockett
authors: Monika
authors: M
authors: Dzidowska
authors: Kim
authors: K
authors: Hobbs
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D062526:Patient Navigation / Q000458:organization & administration; D012106:Research / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012944:Social Support; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical
keywords: critical reflection; practice-based research; psychosocial interventions; social work