{"product_id":"social-work-practice-in-community-based-health-care-1","title":"Social Work Practice in Community-Based Health Care","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake sure your practice skills are up-to-date with the changes brought on by managed care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a result of escalating costs, the focus of health care in the United States has shifted from inpatient, hospital-based care to outpatient care in the community. \u003cem\u003eSocial Work Practice in Community-Based Health Care\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive guide to the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective and efficient practice within a managed-care context that’s focused on a diversified, aging consumer population and high-risk health conditions. This unique book examines the essential elements of community health practice, including logic modeling for planning and evaluation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the use of technology and telemedicine in social work practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSocial Work Practice in Community-Based Health Care\u003c\/em\u003e presents practical information for social workers in the wake of the insertion of managed care as a “third party” to the relationship between physicians and their patients, and advances in medical care that are transforming previously acute and life-threatening illnesses to chronic conditions. The book offers a critical analysis of available research and model service delivery innovations, applying evidence-based practice to case studies in a style that’s easily accessible to practitioners, administrators, supervisors, and social work students. The book also includes glossaries at the end of each chapter and appendices that analyze online resources and address cultural background assessment questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics discussed in \u003cem\u003eSocial Work Practice in Community-Based Health Care\u003c\/em\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe revolution in funding and delivery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevolving trends and healthcare needs of the consumer population \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea conceptual framework for culturally competent practice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe nature of social work in ambulatory health \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea brief history of healthcare social work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eemerging practice settings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe use of new communication technologies in practice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emethods for evaluating direct practice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eethical considerations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecurrent community-based programs for culturally diverse and at-risk populations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSocial Work Practice in Community-Based Health Care\u003c\/em\u003e is an important resource for social work practitioners, academics, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245313675608,"sku":"9780789025661","price":248.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780789025661.jpg?v=1779426074","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/social-work-practice-in-community-based-health-care-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}