Social workers’ attitudes toward older adults: A review of the literature

Findings

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Evidence Summary
Supporting technical documents that are social systems-relevant

Not usually available for this document type
Scientific Abstract

Publisher

Recency, quality and context of the findings

Last year literature searched

2010
Year Published

2013
Quality Rating

3/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

USA (20)
Global/regional focus

WHO - Americas region<br />
Country focus

USA (20)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question

Description
Focus

Specific
Target

Individual
System
Domain

Programs and services
Community and social services
Other social services
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
17. Partnerships for the goals
Social system topic(s)

Delivery arrangements
By whom services are provided
System - Performance management
Skill mix - Role performance
Implementation strategies
Provider-targeted strategy
Multi-faceted intervention
Theme

Optimal aging

Publication details

Citation

Wang D, Chonody J. Social workers’ attitudes toward older adults: A review of the literature. Journal of Social Work Education. 2013;49:150-172.
DOI

10.1080/10437797.2013.755104

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