ERIC Number: EJ1403318
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
EISSN: EISSN-2163-5811
Effectiveness of an Integrated Simulation in Teaching Clinical Social Work Skills: Geriatric Mental Health Proficiency
Gellis, Zvi D.; Gregory, Christin; LaMarra, Denise; Radway, Janice; Cao, Hannah; Connors, Sophia; Delgado, Jennifer; Sloan, Kelli; Trovati, Joslyn
Journal of Social Work Education, v59 n4 p953-963 2023
Nationally, social work students face limited access to clinical education that examines the intersection of older adults, chronic disease, and mental health. This is critical due to a rapidly aging population and a shortage of geriatrics trained social workers. Scant data exists on the effectiveness of clinical simulations to prepare social work students in geriatrics and mental health specialties. In this study, 118 MSW students completed a simulation through the Standardized Patient (SP) Program consisting of a gerontology course, patient interview, debriefings, self-efficacy and counseling skill outcomes, and qualitative surveys. Students reported gains in knowledge, counseling self-efficacy, and clinical skill competency. Simulations assess students in clinical scenarios to improve counseling skills towards achieving clinical competency.
Descriptors: Social Work, Caseworkers, Older Adults, Chronic Illness, Mental Health, Geriatrics, Simulation, Self Efficacy, Counseling, Skill Development, College Students, Depression (Psychology), Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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