Integration of groupwork theory and hospice interdisciplinary team practice
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https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v21i3.731Keywords:
<i>hospice</i>, <i>interdisciplinary team</i>, <i>groupwork theory</i>, <i>social work role</i>, <i>end of life</i>Abstract
A systematic review of the literature on hospice interdisciplinary teams was conducted. The review focused on the groupwork aspects of teamwork with a goal to synthesize what is known about teamwork in hospice, the social work role and the team as a group. Gaps in current knowledge were identified, for example virtually no empirical research examines the hospice team as a group, the role of the hospice social worker could expand to capitalize on knowledge and skills of groupwork and the voice of the hospice service users, patients and families, are not functionally integrated into the hospice team process. Recommendations for future research and education are discussed.
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