Social Work Practice in Community-Based Health Care

Unlike most engineering maths texts, this book does not assume a firm grasp of GCSE maths, and unlike low-level general maths texts, the content is tailored specifically to the needs of engineers. The result is a unique book written for engineering students that takes a starting point below GCSE level. Basic Engineering Mathematics is therefore ideal for students of a wide range of abilities, especially for those who find the theoretical side of mathematics difficult. Now in its fifth edition, Basic Engineering Mathematics is an established textbook, with the previous edition selling nearly 7500 copies. All students that require a fundamental knowledge of mathematics for engineering will find this book essential reading. The content has been designed primarily to meet the needs of students studying Level 2 courses, including GCSE Engineering, the Diploma, and the BTEC First specifications. Level 3 students will also find this text to be a useful resource for getting to grips with essential mathematics concepts, because the compulsory topics in BTEC National and A Level Engineering courses are also addressed.

Table of Contents:
Preface PART I: THE CONTEXT OF COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE Chapter 1. The Revolution in Health Care Funding and Delivery Introduction Controlling Escalating Costs of Health Care The Changing Structure of Health Care Delivery The Changing Focus of Health Care Delivery Changes in Government Funding for Faith-Based Organizations and Welfare Ethical Considerations The Influences of Managed Care on Practice Summary Discussion Questions and Activities for Individuals and Small Groups Glossary Chapter 2. The Health Care Consumer Population Introduction Increasing Longevity The Diversification of Health Care Consumers Chronic Illness The Underinsured and the Uninsured Health Conditions and Psychosocial Factors and Behaviors Summary Discussion Questions and Activities for Individuals and Small Groups Glossary Chapter 3. Cultural Competence in Ambulatory Health Care Practice Introduction What Is Culturally Competent Practice? What Are Culture and Cultural Background? How Are Health Disparities Linked to Cultural Background? A Framework for Understanding Cultural Background Summary Discussion Questions and Activities for Individuals and Small Groups Glossary Chapter 4. Social Work in Community-Based Health Care Introduction What Is Social Work in Community-Based Health Care? Settings for Social Work Practice in Ambulatory Community Health Care Advances in Communication Technology for Health Care Practice Summary Discussion Questions and Activities for Individuals and Small Groups Glossary PART II: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PRACTICE IN AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE Chapter 5. Direct Practice in Community-Based Health Care Introduction A Conceptual Process and a Tool for Critical Thinking Perspectives, Concepts, and Theories for Direct Practice Culturally Responsive Practice Culturally Responsive Assessment Evidence-Based Interventions Ethical Dilemmas in Direct Practice Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams Coordinating an Individual Consumer’s Care Summary Discussion Questions and Activities for Individuals and Small Groups Glossary Chapter 6. Practice on Behalf of Health Consumer Populations What Is Practice on Behalf of Health Care Consumer Populations? Concepts for Practice: Organizations, Communities, Health Care Populations, and Problems Challenges in Interagency Practice on Behalf of Consumer Populations Collaborations and Coalitions/Consortia Health Promotion in Programs on Behalf of Consumer Groups Leadership on Behalf of Consumer Groups: What Makes a Leader Effective? Ethical Considerations Applying the Concepts for Logic Modeling of a Community Program for Children with Asthma Summary Discussion Questions and Activities for Individuals and Small Groups Glossary Chapter 7. Evaluating Practice and Programs in Ambulatory Health Why Evaluate Social Work Practice? How Is Direct Practice Evaluated? How Are Programs in Community-Based Practice Evaluated? How Are Data Analyzed? Summary Discussion Questions and Activities for Individuals and Small Groups Glossary APPENDIXES Appendix A. Exemplars of Innovative Programs in Ambulatory Health Care Background Reaching Out to Latinas: Cultural Competence in an Ambulatory Health Program Creatively Responding to the Needs of HIV/AIDS-Affected Children Participatory Program Development in Perinatal Community Care A Vision of Health Care for the Uninsured, Working Poor Made Manifest Appendix B. Web Sites for Social Work in Community-Based Health Care General Health Topics and Information Specific Diseases or Health condi

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Marcia Egan, Goldie Kadushin