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J B Rauch

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PubMed1997

A comprehensive Afrocentric rites of passage program for black male adolescents.

The health consequences for African American male teenagers of living in high-risk environments are devastating. Given the existence of cultural barriers to health services use, culturally proficient programs that can engage African American male youths in preventive interventions and primary care are urgently needed. This article reviews the health status of African American male adolescents, noting that the leading health problems are preventable. The article then discusses two frameworks that are of value in social work practice with African American populations, cultural competence and empowerment; reviews of Afrocentric theory and Afrocentric social work; and describes a culturally proficient, Afrocentric program for African American male adolescents. Health social workers can take steps to increase their own cultural competence and that of the health care organizations in which they work.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

Accepting the gift of life: heart transplant recipients' post-operative adaptive tasks.

Cardiac transplantation now is a proven, effective surgical procedure for people with end stage heart disease. Heart transplant recipients confront several adaptive tasks, including dealing with the loss of the old heart, psychic acquisition of the new heart, fear of physiological rejection of the new heart and death, and spiritual concerns related to themes of resurrection and rebirth. In addition, heart transplant recipients and their caretakers need to give up patient and caretaker roles and establish roles and relationships based on the recipients' restored health. This is difficult for some people. A theory which underscores the metaphoric meaning of the heart, symbolic interaction, provides a useful framework for thinking about the heart transplantation process.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1985

Discharge planning as a teaching mechanism.

A framework that organizes content into performance objectives is presented for planning field instruction and in-service education. Intended to overcome the polarization between concrete services and therapeutic intervention frequently seen within the profession, the objectives highlight the social work knowledge and skills inherent in discharge planning to encourage learners to appreciate this sometimes deprecated but increasingly important function.

Curriculum↗
PubMed1984

Helping students to begin hospital field placements: an active learning approach.

Hospitals are high impact settings that tend to exacerbate the student anxieties which are normally associated with beginning field placement. Even though they are experiencing stress, incoming students are challenged to begin to learn in several different areas simultaneously. A carefully planned orientation can help students cope with the stress of beginning while absorbing needed new information. This paper describes an orientation strategy that utilized knowledge of how adults learn. Students were provided with written orientation objectives designed to enable guided independence in learning.

Adult↗
PubMed1978

Gender as a factor in practice.

Although it is considered a women's profession, social work appears to be lagging behind other disciplines in recognizing the special problems of female workers and clients. This article focuses on several selected issues to show how gender is a factor in social work practice.

Female↗
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Genetic services for foster children: an unmet need?

The genetics revolution has significant ramifications for child welfare. An overview of genetic disorders and of the expanding array of genetic services is given. Findings of an exploratory study of the proportion of children in out-of-home care in two cities who had diagnosed genetic disorders and who met criteria for referral to genetic services, and utilization of genetic services are presented. The findings suggest that genetic services that might be beneficial to foster children and their biological families are not being offered. Implications for foster care are discussed.

Child↗