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Social workers’ attitudes toward older adults: A review of the literature

Findings
  • Evidence Summary
    Evidence Summary
  • Supporting technical documents that are social systems-relevant
    Not usually available for this document type
  • Scientific Abstract
    Publisher
Recency, quality and context of the findings
  • Last year literature searched
    2010
  • Year Published
    2013
  • Quality Rating
    3/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
  • Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
    USA (20)
  • Global/regional focus
    WHO - Americas region<br />
  • Country focus
    USA (20)
  • Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
Additional details about the research
  • Type of document
    Systematic review addressing other questions
  • Type of question
    Description
  • Focus
    Specific
  • Target
    Individual
    System
  • Domain
    Programs and services
    Community and social services
    Other social services
    Sustainable Development Goals
    3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
    17. Partnerships for the goals
  • Social system topic(s)
    Delivery arrangements
    By whom services are provided
    System - Performance management
    Skill mix - Role performance
    Implementation strategies
    Provider-targeted strategy
    Multi-faceted intervention
  • Theme
    Optimal aging
Publication details
  • Citation
    Wang D, Chonody J. Social workers’ attitudes toward older adults: A review of the literature. Journal of Social Work Education. 2013;49:150-172.
  • DOI
    10.1080/10437797.2013.755104

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