Role Perceptions of Hospital Social Workers and NGO Social Workers Providing Psychosocial Service for Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer
Title
Role Perceptions of Hospital Social Workers and NGO Social Workers Providing Psychosocial Service for Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer
Alternative Author(s)
Kim, Min Ah
; Choi, Kwonho
; You, Jung-Won
; Park, Ga Rang
Keyword
Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer
; Psychosocial Services
; Social Workers
; Role Perception
Publication Year
2023-03-31
Publisher
Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs
Citation
Health and Social Welfare Review Vol.43 No.1, pp.7-29
Abstract
This study examined the role perceptions of hospital social workers and NGO (non-governmental organization) social workers who provide psychosocial services for survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer. A literature analysis led to the development of 55 roles in psychosocial care across 15 service areas. A survey was conducted with 42 social workers working in either hospital settings or community-based NGOs. T-tests were conducted to examine the difference between hospital-based and NGO groups. Significant differences were found in the level of importance the survey participants felt about the role of providing psychosocial services at different settings. Also, statistically significant differences were reported in the degree of current practice levels at the individual and institutional levels between hospital-based and NGO groups. This study indicates that service continuity and quality could be improved by promoting cooperation and collaboration between medical institutions and NGOs across the cancer survivorship trajectory.