Describing the experiences of social workers in a tertiary emergency department
Grant ID: EMSS-226R24-2015
Project Summary
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre is one of the largest emergency departments in Australia. It is the only one that includes an on-site team of social worker 24/7. This research project is the first conducted to explain the evolution of this service, its implications for the social work team, and for the department more broadly. This study involves a qualitative analysis of the experiences of this social work team, based on information provided during interviews. This is the proposed first phase of research, which will inform future research including measures such as compassion fatigue and burnout among this group.
Outcomes
Outcomes pending publication of research data. However, prior to this research project, there was limited understanding by senior management of how a 24/7 social work service operates in the emergency department. By describing the demands placed on a 24/7 service, this research has helped to inform the RBWH as well as other sites across Australia and in Canada that are considering adopting the same level of service.
Leveraged Funds
- In kind: $41,987.50
Dissemination
Markwell A., "Describing the experiences of social workers in a tertiary emergency department", ACEM ASM. Nov 2017. (Oral presentation)
Video/Presentations
https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/7040
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Amount Awarded
$14,735.00
Program
Queensland
Grant Scheme
Staff Specialist
Status
Complete
Principal Investigator:
Dr Alexandra Markwell
Co Investigators:
Ms Tegwen Howell
A/Prof Carol Windsor
Associate Investigators:
A/Prof Anthony Bell
A/Prof Kevin Chu
Ms Angela O'Malia
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