Challenges and Countermeasures of Mental Health Social Work in Shanghai in Post-Epidemic Era / 中国医学伦理学

This paper summarized three developing conditions and five service modes of mental health social work in Shanghai by reading literature and investigating and interviewing the social work service of mental health medical institutions in Shanghai. Three challenges to mental health social work after COVID -19 were identified: firstly, the reduction of direct services led to a decrease in the number of service beneficiaries, and the effectiveness of services could not be guaranteed; secondly, the application of social work methods was forced to adjust, which challenges the service ability of social workers; thirdly, the expansion or increase of the scope of service objects and the insufficient number of social workers led to difficulties in service response. In view of the above challenges and problems, countermeasures are proposed: ensure the continuity of professional relationship and service effectiveness through flexible and diversified service methods; knit for social work online working ability training, increasing network service experience; the scope of service objects expanding gradually and multi-sectoral cooperation to prevent psychological problems in key groups; set up a volunteer team to serve mental health.

Social Work Intervention of Stranded Patients from the Ecosystem Perspective: Based on the Clinical Case Record Analysis of Social Work Department in Shanghai D Hospital / 中国医学伦理学

Based on the service of stranded patients in D Hospital, this study aimed to explore the multiple needs of stranded patients and construct an intervention mode from the ecosystem perspective. Using the method of case study, taking the service of stranded patients in hospital D as an example, 49 case records and verbatim interviews with stakeholders were analyzed. The discharge and resettlement of stranded patients faces multiple obstacles from individuals, families, medical and social systems. This study constructed the social work intervention model from the ecosystem perspective: information collection and needs assessment, empowerment of individual system, reconstruction of family support system, coordination of medical system and linking social support system. The intervention process achieved efficient effects. Social work intervention of stranded patients should pay attention to patients’ psychosocial needs and improve awareness of system difficulties; mobilize the multi-system support network and deliver services in combination with case management method; conduct social advocacy for the breakthrough of law and policy.

Retrato da inserção de terapeutas ocupacionais no Sistema Único de Assistência Social / Characterization of the insertion of occupational therapists in the Brazilian Unified Social Assistance System

Resumo Introdução Desde 2005, as cidades brasileiras estão se adequando para organizar equipes e serviços do Sistema Único de Assistência Social (SUAS) e, a partir de 2011, a terapia ocupacional passou a ser reconhecida como uma das profissões que compõem tais equipes e a gestão do SUAS. Este estudo aborda como a categoria tem participado dessa política no estado do Rio de Janeiro. Objetivo Mapear as terapeutas ocupacionais que atuam no SUAS nesse estado e delinear as características dessa inserção. Metodologia Estudo de mapeamento, descritivo e transversal, utilizando informações oficiais do Censo SUAS. Os dados foram analisados a partir de uma perspectiva descritiva, em diálogo com a Política Nacional de Assistência Social, a literatura do campo da terapia ocupacional na assistência social e sob o referencial da terapia ocupacional social. Resultados No estado do Rio de Janeiro, 142 terapeutas ocupacionais atuam no SUAS, o equivalente a 8,9% das profissionais desse estado. Como retrato, obtivemos imagem formada por mulheres (89,4%) entre 41-50 anos de idade (34,5%), contratadas por Organizações da Sociedade Civil (93%), celetistas (50%), com carga horária semanal de 11-20 horas (40,9%), inseridas majoritariamente nos Centros-dia (71%), atuando com pessoas com deficiências e idosas. Conclusão A inserção de terapeutas ocupacionais no SUAS fluminense acontece de forma precarizada, com baixa inserção nos equipamentos estatais. Sinaliza-se a necessidade de as entidades representativas da classe atuarem nessa política pública enquanto promotora de ampliação de vagas/concursos/emprego, bem como investirem em debates sobre as composições das equipes e o reconhecimento dos diferentes campos de saber.

Abstract Introduction Since 2005, Brazilian cities have been adapting to organize teams and services of the Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS), and since 2011, occupational therapy has been recognized as one of the professions that compose these teams and the management of SUAS. This study addresses how the category has been involved in this policy in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Objective To map the occupational therapists working at SUAS in this state and outline the characteristics of this inclusion. Methodology A descriptive, cross-sectional mapping study, using official data from the SUAS Census. Data were analyzed from a descriptive perspective, in dialogue with the National Social Assistance/Welfare Policy, the literature in the field of occupational therapy in social assistance, and under the framework of social occupational therapy. Results In the State of Rio de Janeiro, 142 occupational therapists work at SUAS, which is equivalent to 8.9% of the professionals in this state. This workforce is composed of women (89.4%) aged 41-50 years (34.5%), hired by Civil Society Organizations (93%), under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) regime (50%), with a weekly workload of 11-20 hours (40.9%), mainly inserted in Day Centers (71%), working with people with disabilities and older people. Conclusion The inclusion of occupational therapists in SUAS of Rio de Janeiro state occurs precariously, with low insertion in this state's devices. It highlights the need for representative entities of the class to act in this public policy as a promoter of expanding job opportunities/public contests/employment, as well as to invest in debates about team compositions and the recognition of different fields of knowledge.

Pressupostos teórico-metodológicos e didático-pedagógicos da unidade curricular ética profissional na Unifesp / Theoretical-methodological and didactic-pedagogical assumptions of the Professional Ethics curricular unit at Unifesp

Resumo: O objetivo deste artigo é refletir sobre a ética na formação profissional, na particularidade da Unidade Curricular de Ética Profissional na graduação em Serviço Social da Unifesp. Realizou-se pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e sistematização de experiências. Os resultados apontam para a importância do compartilhamento dos pressupostos teórico-filosóficos e das estratégias didático-pedagógicas no desenvolvimento das disciplinas específicas de ética, em coerência com as diretrizes curriculares da Abepss.

Abstract: The article aims to reflect on ethics in professional training, particularly, in the Professional Ethics Curricular Unit in the undergraduate course in Social Work at Unifesp. Bibliographical, documentary research and systematization of experiences were carried out. The results point to the importance of sharing theoretical-philosophical assumptions and didactic-pedagogical strategies in the development of specific ethics disciplines in coherence with Abepss curricular guidelines.

Adaptación telemática de las actividades grupales de un hospital de día infanto-juvenil: experiencias de participantes adolescentes / Digital adaptation of group activities in an outpatient center of a children´s hospital: Adolescent participants' experiences

Introducción Los hospitales de día ofrecen atención especializada a usuarios con patologías psiquiátricas graves. Las actividades grupales habituales del hospital de día han demostrado efectividad en población infanto-juvenil. Existen importantes limitaciones de acceso a estos servicios y una forma de ampliar la cobertura es a través de la atención telemática. Sin embargo, no existen estudios sobre atención telemática de hospital de día en Chile. El presente estudio es parte de la fase preparatoria de un futuro ensayo clínico aleatorizado para investigar la efectividad de la adaptación telemática de las intervenciones de un hospital de día. Objetivos Explorar la percepción y experiencia subjetiva de los participantes de la versión piloto de dicha intervención identificando temáticas centrales, y evaluar la satisfacción de los participantes con la intervención. Métodos De los 13 usuarios de las actividades grupales telemáticas, 10 participaron en este estudio. Se realizaron entrevistas semi-estructuradas y encuestas de satisfacción entre agosto de 2020 y enero de 2021. Las entrevistas fueron evaluadas utilizando análisis de contenido y las encuestas se realizaron con estadísticas descriptivas. Resultados Se aprecia una especial valoración de los participantes por las interacciones sociales positivas (con pares y terapeutas). Aparece una percepción general de haber mejorado en habilidades socioemocionales y estado de ánimo. La implementación telemática resultó satisfactoria para la mayoría de los participantes, quienes proponen agregar actividades que promuevan interacciones más profundas con sus pares. Conclusiones Los elementos centrales de esta intervención serían la percepción de apoyo social (posible mecanismo terapéutico), junto con la sensación de mejorar las habilidades sociales y el estado de ánimo (posible resultado principal).

Introduction Outpatient centers offer specialized care to users with severe psychiatric disorders. The usual group activities of outpatient centers have been shown to be effective in the child and adolescent population. There are significant access limitations to these services and one way to expand coverage is through digital care. However, there are no studies on digital outpatient care services in Chile. The present study is part of the preparatory phase of a future randomized clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of digital adaptation of outpatient centers interventions. Objectives To explore the experience and subjective perception of the pilot intervention participants by identifying central themes, and to evaluate the participant's satisfaction regarding the intervention. Methods Of the 13 users of the digital group activities, 10 participated in this study. Semi-structured interviews and satisfaction surveys were conducted between August 2020 and January 2021. The interviews were evaluated using content analysis and the surveys were conducted using descriptive statistics. Conclusions Results Participants were particularly appreciative of positive social interactions (with peers and therapists). There is a general perception of having improved socioemotional skills and mood. The digital implementation was satisfactory for most participants, who suggested adding activities that promote deeper interactions with their peers. The core elements of this intervention would be the perception of social support (a possible therapeutic mechanism), along with the feeling of improved social skills and mood (possible main outcome).

Current situation and policy suggestions of medical social work supervision in shanghai / 中华医院管理杂志

Objective:To investigate the current situation of medical social worker supervision in Shanghai, for reference to promote the high-quality development of medical social work.Methods:From June to July 2022, a questionnaire survey was conducted on the in-service medical social workers in all medical institutions with medical social work departments or posts in Shanghai. The questionnaire mainly included demographic information, current status of supervision implementation, and effectiveness of supervision. The data were analyzed descriptively with t test for comparison between groups and the Pearson test was for correlation analysis. Results:A total of 99 medical social workers were included in this study, 65 had received supervision, and medical institutions where 58 people located had established the supervision system. The average scores of actual and expected supervisory support received by medical social workers were 3.71 and 4.20 respectively, and the mean burnout level score was 32.91. The effect of establishing a supervision institutions on burnout was statistically significant ( P<0.05) and actual access to supervision support was negatively associated with burnout ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The overall situation of medical social work supervision in Shanghai was positive, but the demand for supervision was not fully satisfied; Supervision had a positive impact on reducing the burnout level. It is suggested that medical social work should further strengthen the cultivation of supervisory talents, promote the construction of supervisory systems, and improve the quality of supervision.

Localization Practice and Enlightenment of Medical Social Work in Shanghai / 中国医学伦理学

By reviewing the development context of medical social work in Shanghai, this paper summarized the practical experience in the development process of medical social work in Shanghai, and provided summary and suggestions for the long-term healthy development of medical social work from four aspects that basic path, key guarantee, important boost, and social image. It is suggested to carry out interdisciplinary cooperation and deepen patient service to build harmonious doctor-patient relationships, pay attention to talent training and improve institutional mechanisms to promote the stability of talent team, develop continuing education and meet different needs to upgrade modern service levels, emphasize brand building and carry out cooperation and co-construction to continuously expand social influence.

Study on the Role of Medical Social Work in Organ Donation after Citizen’s Death / 中国医学伦理学

The development of human organ transplantation technology has brought the hope of rebirth to countless patients with organ failure. Human organ donation and transplantation need the joint efforts of various levels of Red Cross societies, human organ procurement organizations, medical institutions, etc. Medical social workers, as new forces, are gradually playing their own role. By summarizing the professional advantages of medical social work in organ donation after citizen’s death, this paper proposed that medical social workers can provide professional services for donors and their families through practical work, such as clarifying their willingness to donate and providing crisis intervention services to their families, assisting them in completing donation matters and holding farewell ceremonies, and following up and carrying out grief counseling activities. Regarding the problems encountered in practice process, suggestions were proposed to expand the scale of medical social workers and improve their management, increase social awareness of medical social work, and provide all-round support for the implementation of later service.

Localized Practice and Ethical Dilemma of Social Work in Hospice Care: Taking the Casework of Terminal Cancer Patient as an Example / 中国医学伦理学

The positive role of hospice social work in responding to the needs of terminal cancer patients and their families has been highlighted, and has also triggered discussions on localized ethical issues. Taking the casework of terminal cancer patients as an example, this paper analyzed the specific manifestations and causes of ethical dilemmas in the practice of hospice social work, and then provided ideas for coping with them. It was found that hospice care casework workers face four ethical dilemmas, including quality of life dilemmas, emotional boundaries dilemmas, power relationship dilemmas, and cultural respect dilemmas. Service managers can enhance the ethical issue response ability of front-line workers by improving the collaborative service mechanism between medical and social institutions, constructing a whole-process professional supervision system, conducting skills training for caring social workers, and expanding patient and family life education services. The ethical dilemmas in hospice social work service are localized, and will affect the service effect. The response to these issues requires the joint participation of the government, society, universities, hospitals, and front-line social workers.

Analysis on the Social Advantages and Practical Paths of Integrating Medical Social Work Services in the Medical Field / 中国医学伦理学

There are some issues in the process of patient treatment in the medical field, such as knowledge inequality, difficulties in doctor-patient trust and interdisciplinary cooperation, disciplinary barriers, excessive diagnosis and treatment, and structural imbalance of medical resources. In response to these issues, combined with the advantages of conceptual integration, professional integration, and resource integration of medical social work, this paper proposed a practical path for integrating medical social work services in the medical field. The main paths include micro path that systematization, comprehensiveness, and personalization of patient’s diagnosis and treatment process, the integration of intermediary path that integration of disciplinary and professional perspectives, concepts, and practices, and macro path that collaboration and coordination among society, community, and healthcare systems.

The Application of Medical Games in Doctor-patient Communication in Pediatric Otolaryngology / 中国医学伦理学

This paper mainly explored the application of medical games in doctor-patient communication in pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Taking the "Little Warrior Break Through" medical game service of Shenzhen Longgang District Otolaryngology Hospital as an example, doctors, nurses and social workers formed a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team. Focusing on the three major problems in pediatric otorhinolaryngology, namely, the tense doctor-patient relationship, the insufficient doctor-patient communication, and the difficulty of children to cooperate with treatment, the team carried out a series of themed medical games covering the three stages of admission preparation, preoperative counseling, and postoperative rehabilitation for pediatric otolaryngology patients and their families. This paper showed that medical games can effectively help children and their families to ease tension, promote doctor-patient communication, increase the symmetry of doctor-patient information, improve children’s adaptation and acceptance of diseases, and ease the tense doctor-patient relationship. It is hoped that the exploration of the medical game service of "Little Warrior Break Through" will inspire medical social work, and then build micro-operation methods in clinical practice to help construct a harmonious doctor-patient relationship.

Analysis on Theoretical Dimension and Practical Path of Medical Social Work Intervention in Elderly Care Service from the Perspective of Active Aging / 中国医学伦理学

Actively coping with population aging and promoting high-quality development of the aging business and industry are not only the inherent requirements for building a positive aging society with Chinese characteristics in the new era, but also an important driving force for comprehensively optimizing the supply of urban and rural elderly services. From the perspective of active aging, this paper analyzed the theory of medical social work intervention in elderly care services through three dimensions: micro, meso, and macro, and elaborated the practical path of medical social work intervention in elderly care services. It was considered that its own service failed to give play to its professional characteristics, limited social awareness and authority, vague responsibility subject among industries, and inconsistent institutional regulation. Based on this, it was suggested that the key to medical social work intervention in elderly care services lied in clarifying the goal of training medical talents, creating brand services to enhance the visibility of medical social workers, defining the responsible body, and exploring the standardized system construction.

Reflections on Social Work Helps to Narrative Medicine Practice in China / 中国医学伦理学

Modern medical model advocates holistic medical treatment and holistic care, which transforms the concern about diseases in traditional medicine into the concern about people in modern medicine. Narrative medicine, as a tool for practicing holistic medical treatment and holistic care, runs through the whole process of patients’ entering medical procedures. It not only meets the needs of patients’ disease-related narratives, but also provides a new and more comprehensive way of communication for both doctors and patients, which is helpful to promote the comprehensive recovery of patients and the healthy development of doctor-patient relationship. At present, narrative medicine is facing some difficulties in the process of local practice in China. Social work, as one of the main bodies of multi-disciplinary and inter-professional cooperation in the medical field, can give full play to its professional advantages to help the new exploration of narrative medicine practice in China.

La herida y sus contornos. Un discurso performativo sobre la idea de la felicidad / A ferida e seus contornos. Um discurso performativo sobre a ideia de felicidade / The wound and its contours. A performative discourse on the idea of happiness

Este trabajo, dirigido a estudiantes del área de servicios a la comunidad, realizado en Coruña (España), en marzo de 2022, analiza un proyecto de prevención de la salud, situado a medio camino entre las artes, la psicología, la educación y el trabajo social, que emplea la performance para facilitar la identificación del trauma y la incorporación de la experiencia como aprendizaje social. El hecho investigado es analizado desde la práctica discursiva y de producción de sentidos, con el fin de que los actores generen un discurso de resiliencia. Se opta por tres técnicas de investigación, el análisis documental, la observación participante y la indagación pública, con el fin de obtener profundidad en las conclusiones y garantizar la fiabilidad. Los resultados muestran la idoneidad de la performance para elaborar el duelo, al facilitar la expresión y la significación del dolor.(AU)

Este trabalho, dirigido a estudantes da área de serviços à comunidade, realizado na Corunha (Espanha), em março de 2022, analisa um projeto de prevenção da saúde, situado a meio caminho entre as artes, a psicologia, a educação e o trabalho social, que emprega a performance para facilitar a identificação do trauma e a incorporação da experiência como aprendizagem social. O fato investigado é analisado desde a prática discursiva e de produção de sentidos, com a finalidade de que os atores gerem um discurso de resiliência. São escolhidas três técnicas de investigação, análise documental, observação participante e inquérito público, a fim de aprofundar as conclusões e garantir a fiabilidade. Os resultados mostram a adequação da performance para elaborar o duelo, ao facilitar a expressão e a significação da dor.(AU)

This work, aimed at students in the area of community services, carried out in Coruña (Spain) in March 2022, analyses a health prevention project, located halfway between the arts, psychology, education and social work, which uses performance to facilitate the identification of trauma and the incorporation of the experience as social learning. The researched event is analysed from the perspective of discursive practice and the production of meaning, with the aim of the actors generating a discourse of resilience. Three research techniques were chosen, documentary analysis, participant observation and public enquiry, in order to obtain depth in the conclusions and guarantee reliability. The results show the suitability of the performance for the elaboration of grief, by facilitating the expression and meaning of grief.(AU)

O trabalho de assistentes sociais com famílias mediado pelo Projeto Ético-Político / The social workers mediated by the Ethical-Political Project work with families

Resumo: O objetivo do artigo é contribuir para o trabalho de assistentes sociais com famílias mediado pelo projeto ético-­político. Partindo de problemáticas presentes no trabalho com famílias, buscamos analisá-las à luz dos fundamentos da profissão na contemporaneidade com vistas à construção de estratégias que possibilitem, com base nas três dimensões do trabalho profissional: teórico-metodológico, ético-política e técnico-operativa, um exercício profissional com famílias na perspectiva do PEP.

Abstract: The objective of the article is to contribute to the work of social workers with families mediated by the ethical-political project. Starting from problems present in work with families, we seek to analyze them in the light of the foundations of the profession in contemporary times, with a view to building strategies that enable, from the three dimensions of professional work: theoretical-methodological, ethical-political and technical-operative, a professional exercise with families from the perspective of the PEP.

Leituras dirigidas de Marilda Iamamoto: a atualidade e a relevância na formação em Serviço Social / Marilda Iamamoto's readings: its timeliness and relevance for Social Work education

Resumo: Na passagem do quadragésimo aniversário do livro Relações sociais e Serviço Social no Brasil, este artigo tem por objetivo socializar uma estratégia de articulação acadêmica. Por meio do Programa de Pós-graduação em Serviço Social e Desenvolvimento Regional e do curso de graduação da UFF, houve uma mobilização de assistentes sociais e da comunidade universitária com o objetivo de celebrar o livro, homenagear Marilda Iamamoto e demonstrar a atualidade de sua obra na formação em Serviço Social.

Abstract: On the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the book Social relations and Social Work in Brazil, this article aims to socialize a strategy of academic articulation. Through the Postgraduate Program in Social Work and Regional Development and the UFF Undergraduate Course, social workers and the university community mobilized to celebrate the book, honor Marilda Iamamoto and demonstrate the relevance of her work in training in Social Work.

Questão social, brecha digital e tecnologia: expressões de desigualdade na sociedade da informação / Social question, digital divide and technology: inequality expressions in the information society

Resumo: Este ensaio indaga em que medida a brecha digital se apresenta como uma manifestação da questão social no século XXI frente à difusão das tecnologias da informação e comunicação no Brasil, considerando a contribuição do Serviço Social. Ao identificar um abismo que separa o conjunto de indivíduos que usufruem das possibilidades do ciberespaço daqueles que não o fazem, conclui-se que o uso das tecnologias tem papel fundamental no exercício da cidadania em uma sociedade democrática.

Abstract: This study inquiries to what extent the digital divide presents itself as an expression of the social question in the 21st century in the face of the diffusion of information and communication technologies in Brazil, considering the contribution of Social Work. By identifying an abyss that separates the individuals who enjoy the possibilities of the cyberspace from those who do not, it is concluded that the use of technologies plays a fundamental role to citizenship in a democratic society.

Decolonialidade e Serviço Social: um debate emergente / Decoloniality and Social Work: an emerging debate

Resumo: Este artigo reflete acerca das contribuições do pensamento decolonial para o Serviço Social. Considera a colonialidade e a decolonialidade como ferramentas de análise e projeto ético e político, que oferecem alternativas de conhecimento e transformação social devido à diversidade epistêmica teórica, política e pedagógica. Propõe complexificar e questionar a lógica de produção de conhecimento moderna/ocidental, evidenciando categorias e conceitos úteis à prática e à produção científica da profissão.

Abstract: This article reflects on the contributions of decolonial thinking to social work. It considers coloniality and decoloniality as analysis tools and ethical and political projects that offer alternatives for knowledge and social transformation due to theoretical, political and pedagogical epistemic diversity. It proposes to make more complex and question the logic of modern/Western knowledge production, highlighting categories and concepts that are useful to the practice and scientific production of the profession.

Criminologia crítica e princípios éticos do Serviço Social: uma aproximação à sua interlocução / Critical criminology and Social Work ethical principles: an approach to their interlocution

Resumo: Este artigo objetiva trazer a importância da criminologia crítica como subsídio ao trabalho e à formação profissional, apresentando seus fundamentos numa análise marxista, levando em consideração a classe, a raça e o gênero, e sua possível interlocução com os princípios éticos do Serviço Social, vislumbrando uma aproximação maior com essa perspectiva na luta anticapitalista, antirracista, feminista e antipunitivista.

Abstract: This article aims to bring the importance of critical criminology as a subsidy to professional work and professional education, presenting its foundations in a Marxist analysis, taking class, race, and gender into consideration, and its possible interlocution with the ethical principles of Social Work, aiming at a greater approximation with this perspective in the anti-capitalist, anti-racist, feminist, and anti-punitivist fight.

Abuso sexual intrafamiliar, as Varas da Família e os meandros da perícia social em Serviço Social / Intrafamilial sexual abuse, Family Matters Courts and the intricacies of forensics in Social Work

Resumo: A intervenção de assistentes sociais em situações de abuso sexual intrafamiliar carece de sistematização, contemplando as mediações históricas fundamentais que perfazem as particularidades dessa atuação. A presente análise faz aproximações à interlocução do Direito e do Serviço Social, na especificidade das exigências das Varas da Família e dos desafios postos à perícia social em Serviço Social na complexidade da violência sexual, sexualidade e família. Os achados da análise empreendida apontam que é pela apreensão da sociabilidade familiar que podem emergir aspectos da violência e suas manifestações.

Abstract: The intervention made by social workers in situations of intrafamilial sexual abuse lacks a systematization that takes into account the fundamental historic mediations that characterize the particularities of such circunstances. This analysis establishes links between the Law and Social Work, in the specificities required by Family Matter Courts and the challenges presented to Forensics in Social Work within the complexity of sexual violence, sexuality and family. Findings from the analysis show that aspects of violence and its manifestations can surface when we apprehend family sociability,