Caregiving and the Life Course : Quality of Social Work / Social Nursing Service in Tehran , Iran

Sheykhi , Mohammad Taghi

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Caregiving and the Life Course : Quality of Social Work / Social Nursing Service in Tehran , Iran

Authors:

Sheykhi , Mohammad Taghi

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Social Sciences

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2012 vol.6 Issue 2, pp.8-14

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

19410

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

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Abstract:

 This paper tries to explore and reflect an image of social work in Iran. As the socioeconomic structure of the country is changing, and at the same time ageing of population is progressing, timely implementation of social work service should be of priority, and well practiced. Due to medical and technological advancements, people have longer life expectancy, resulting in higher dependency upon social work services of different kinds. So, increasing demand for health care services for the seniors, and simultaneously the youth with changing attitudes and expectations, and their emerging problems, and the like; all need social work services with especial reference to larger cities such as Tehran. Similarly, many adults in Iran are subject to increasing issues associated with their family budget, unemployment, increasing divorce rates and other social problems , needing social nursing, support and protection. The paper examines the roles and functions of 343 sample social workers functioning in Tehran. The main hypothesis of the paper is: “Quality social work improves the quality of life of the clients”. The method of research mainly being empirical, it is preceded by theoretical and literature review. Findings indicate the quality of social work services in Tehran (Iran) in a quantitative order.

Article Details

Caregiving and the Life Course : Quality of Social Work / Social Nursing Service in Tehran , Iran

Authors:

Sheykhi , Mohammad Taghi

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Social Sciences

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2012 vol.6 Issue 2, pp.8-14

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

19410

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

Descriptors:

SOCIAL WORK

SOCIAL STRUCTURE

ECONOMIC ASPECTS

SOCIAL PROBLEMS

NURSING

IRAN

Social work

Protection

Client

Welfare

Well-being.

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Article Details

Authors: Sheykhi , Mohammad Taghi

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Social Sciences

Journal: Middle East Journal of Nursing 2012 vol.6 Issue 2, pp.8-14

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2012

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 19410

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

eISSN: 18348750

pISSN: 18348742

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Sheykhi , Mohammad Taghi

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Social Sciences

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2012 vol.6 Issue 2, pp.8-14

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

19410

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742