Long Term Care for the Elderly: the Community Care SchemeCHALLIS,, DAVID;DAVIES,, BLEDDYN
doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a055153pmid: N/A
Abstract SUMMARY The article describes the full evaluation of the Community Care Scheme for the elderly in Kent. The evaluation compared the relative cost-effectiveness of the scheme for clients and carers with the range of services which would otherwise have been received. It is argued that effective case-management by a key worker is an essential feature of more effective home care for the very frail elderly and that the case-management role is an appropriate model of social work for other long term care groups. The new scheme appeared particularly appropriate for the extremely mentally and physically frail who were living with others and for the less frail, socially isolated elderly person prone to minor psychiatric disorder. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1985 The British Association of Social Workers
The Effect of Huntington's Chorea on Family LifeKORER,, JACQUELINE;FITZSIMMONS, J., S.
doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a055154pmid: N/A
Abstract SUMMARY This paper examines the effect of Huntington's Chorea (H.C.) on family life with particular reference to the consequences for the spouse of the H.C. patient. It describes in some detail the marital and parental difficulties encountered and confirms the severe familial disruption that occurs. It suggests that families or individuals segregating this disorder can be usefully divided into two categories of behaviour which are referred to as ‘H.C.-orientated’ and ‘independently-orientated’. It is further suggested that for purposes of practical management and in the hope of avoiding the process whereby families become H.C.-orientated, these families require and should be offered on-going social-work support from the time a family is recognised as being at risk of H.C. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1985 The British Association of Social Workers
A Cognitive Approach to the Treatment of OffendersCOHEN,, BEN-ZION
doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a055156pmid: N/A
Abstract SUMMARY This is an initial attempt to apply the principles of cognitive therapy to the treatment of adult offenders. The paper includes a brief presentation of the basic theory of cognitive therapy and a discussion of its relevance to criminal behaviour. It then describes a group of treatment techniques, with examples of their application. The interventions fall into three general categories: cognitive restructing and impulse control, problem-solving and social-skills training, and cognitive stimulation. Some of the techniques are borrowed, with adaptations. from the literature of cognitive therapy and some are presented here for the first time. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1985 The British Association of Social Workers
Feminism and Social work: Resistance or Dialogue?HUDSON,, ANNIE
doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a055157pmid: N/A
Abstract SUMMARY This paper seeks to explore some of the factors underpinning social work's apparent resistance to feminism and to dilineate ways in which a more active relationship might benefit social work's women consumers. It argues that, by marginalizing feminism, social work has perpetuated individualistic explanations and responses to women's specific needs and problems. Finally, in suggesting some practical strategies for making use of feminist ideas and experiences, particular consideration is given to some of the contradictions which may be engendered for those social workers who are actively endeavouring to integrate feminist perspectives into their practice. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1985 The British Association of Social Workers