Th e Practices of Health Pro fess ionals in Medical Soc ial Wo rk in M in l ik II H osp it al
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2014-07
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Most health institutions in Ethiopia lack to look the client with multifaceted perspective. These
health institutions do not focus on the clients personal, biological, psychological and
environmental aspects. This kind of handling the client is partial treatments of his problem.
Social worker provides services to meet the needs of individuals, communities and society. So,
the main objective of this research was to identifY the practices of health professionals in
medical social work at Minlik 11 hospital. Qualitative research design was used. The tools for
primary data collection were in-depth interview andfocus group discussion in order to gain indepth
information. Eighteen health professionals who were working in Minlik II hospital were
involved in the study. The data were analyzed by triangulation technique, to create a meaning
ji-om qualitatively generated data. The finding of this research show that health professionals
have poor understanding of the medical social work practice within the health facilities, no
involvernents of social work practices with in their day to day activities and no work
relationships with the hospital social work departments. The result of the study has an indication
for the medical ,·ocial work interventions and establishment ofstmng social work departments in
the health care institutions. The implication of the research aim at the implication of applying
the medical social work practices with in the health institutions all over Addis Ababa and
throughout the country effectively and consistently.
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Social Work in Minlik ll Hospital