PCSWA would like to bring attention to Bereavement Consultant Kristin Bindley's recently published article - Caring Precariously: An interpretive description of palliative care and welfare worker perspectives on end of life carers. The paper reports findings from Kristin's PhD research, which arose from her immersion in clinical practice as a social worker and bereavement counsellor in
Introducing Brendan and Rosie (Co-Convenors) and Olivia and Aaron (co-secretaries) of the new PCSWA NSW/ACT Network Hello everyone! We all very pleased to take on leadership roles with the NSW/ACT PCSWA Network. We hope that the network will be a place for peer support, networking, sharing expertise, mentoring, professional development and research. One positive outcome
PCSWA Research Consultant Dr Lise Johns has collaborated with colleagues from QLD Health and the University of Queensland on an article recently published in Bereavement Care: "To minimise the adverse outcomes of prolonged complex bereavement, health professionals need effective risk screening tools to identify those at risk. However, existing tools can be challenging to implement
PCSWA Bereavement Consultant Kristin Bindley has published an article in Palliative Medicine that focuses on carers of people with life-limiting illnesses who have to navigate social welfare systems. "Caring at end-of-life while navigating welfare needs was seen to be associated with precariousness by participants, particularly for carers positioned in vulnerable social locations. Findings highlighted experiences
"Many people move in and out of hospital in the last few weeks of life. These care transitions can be distressing for family members because they signify the deterioration and impending death of their ill relative and forthcoming family bereavement. Whilst there is evidence about psychosocial support for family members providing end-of-life care at home,
A new article in BMC Palliative Care explores the impact of the transition of care from acute hospitals to home or residential facilities for end of life care. The article utilises the Family-Focused Support Conversation method to identify family concerns about discharge for end of life care. This method also increased family involvement in decisions
What is key to a good death is having a sense of control. “It’s a death where you’re in an environment where you’re surrounded by people you love. You’ve got some dignity about how you’re going through the last few months,” University of Wollongong Associate Professor of General Practice, Dr Joel Rhee: The virus is
Managing the care of an increasing and aging prisoner population, including providing palliative and end-of-life care, is a challenge worldwide. Clarity of correctional service processes, protocols, and aspects of security and related training for health professionals is needed to ensure improved care for prisoners with progressive and life-limiting illness. A great study from researchers in Victoria,
Last Thursday the 3rd of September, PCSWA held our first members-only event. A virtual forum to reflect on the impact of COVID-19 and how PCSWA members can continue to be of service to each other, our patients, families, our services and our communities. This interactive, Open Discussion was hosted by Joanne Cottrell, Co-facilitator of the
By Victoria's PCSWA Network Co-convenors Jo Wood and Laura Green On Thursday 27th August we had the privilege of launching the PCSWA Victorian Network. Fifty social workers from across Victoria (metro and regional) registered for the event, and it was amazing to meet such a diverse group of people who share a passion for palliative, end-of-life
