Identity-in-context is not yet identity development-in-context
Adolescent Transitions
In this discussion, we summarize the main aspects of the research presented in the papers and discuss what we see as their strong points. To analyze recent developments in identity research, we compared the present issue with the special issue of the Journal of Adolescence in 1996 on 'Identity Development in Context'. In that issue it was concluded that further research is necessary to "detail the ways in which contextual variables may interact both with one another as well as with individual personality variables to determine the course of the identity formation process". In the papers in this issue, the influence of the context has received much more attention than 20 years ago. However, they still have serious limitations with regard to the study of the developmental process. Not more than one study uses a longitudinal design. To stimulate research into developmental processes we conclude with a plea for longitudinal studies over long periods, with enough measurement points to distinguish between different patterns, and for more conceptual attention for what identity development is about.
2008
Bosma H; Kunnen ES
Journal Of Adolescence
2008
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Journal Article
<a href="http://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2008.03.001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">10.1016/j.adolescence.2008.03.001</a>
Creating social work competencies for practice in hospice palliative care
Child; Humans; Palliative Care; Adult; Canada; Professional Role; Clinical Competence; Interprofessional Relations; Delphi Technique; Practice; PPC Book Chapter 2011 (Kim Widger); Attitudes; Health Knowledge; hospice care; Social Work/education; Educational Measurement/standards
Social workers play an important role in the delivery of Hospice Palliative Care in many diverse settings. The profession brings a unique perspective to end-of-life care that reflects and supports the holistic philosophy of Hospice Palliative Care. Despite the prominent and longstanding position of social work in this area, the role and functions of social workers had not been clearly defined. A Canadian task group of social work practitioners and educators utilized a modified Delphi process to consult front line clinicians nationally, and thereby achieved consensus regarding the identification and description of eleven core competencies in Hospice Palliative Care. These competencies are relevant for social workers at different experience levels across care settings. They can be used to inform social work practice, as well as professional development and educational curricula in this area.
2010
Bosma H; Johnston M; Cadell S; Wainwright W; Abernethy N; Feron A; Kelley ML; Nelson F
Palliative Medicine
2010
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<a href="http://doi.org/10.1177/0269216309346596" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">10.1177/0269216309346596</a>
An overview of contemporary social work practice in palliative care.
Female; Male; Palliative Care; Canada; Education; Aged; Social Values; Hospices; Social Work; Patient Advocacy; Role; Research; psychosocial; PPC Book Chapter 2011 (Kim Widger); decision making; knowledge; Support; Adolescence; Collaboration; Evaluation; reflection; Access to Information; 80 and over; Commitment; Communities; Goals and Objectives; Health Care Delivery; Multidisciplinary Care Team; Patient Care Plans
2010
Cadell S; Johnston M; Bosma H; Wainright W
Progress In Palliative Care
2010
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Palliative Social Work in Canada
PPC Book Chapter 2011 (Kim Widger)
Cadell S; Bosma H
Oxford Textbook Of Palliative Social Work
2011
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Research priorities in pediatric palliative care: a delphi study
Attitude of Health Personnel; Attitude to Health; Benchmarking; bereavement; Canada; Child; Consensus; Delphi Technique; Evidence-Based Practice; Family/psychology; Humans; Needs Assessment/organization & administration; Pain/prevention & control; Palliative Care/organization & administration; Pediatrics/organization & administration; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Psychological/prevention & control; Questionnaires; Research Design; Research/organization & administration; Stress
Pediatric palliative care is increasingly recognized to be a specialized type of care requiring specific skills and knowledge, yet, as found in several countries, there is little available research evidence on which to base care. Objectives: The goal of the project was to achieve consensus among palliative care practitioners and researchers regarding the identification of pertinents lines of research. Method: A Delphi technique was used with an interdisciplinary panel (n=14–16) of researchers and frontline clinicians in pediatric palliative care in Canada. Results: Four priority research questions were identified: What matters most for patients and parents receiving pediatric palliative services? What are the bereavement needs of families in pediatric palliative care? What are the best practice standards in pain and symptom management? What are effective strategies to alleviate suffering at the end of life? Conclusions: These identified priorities will provide guidance and direction for research efforts in Canada, and may prove useful in providing optimal care to patients and families in pediatric palliative care.
Steele R; Fletcher JM; Bosma H; Siden H; Straatman L; Fleming C; Cadell S; Davies B
Journal Of Palliative Care
2007
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