Welcome to the Social work page!
Background: Since the early days of EDTNA/ERCA, the psychosocial issues and concerns of patients diagnosed with CKD have been given a high priority by the Association various activities and publications. The Interest groups contribution was significant and appreciated. The Social Work Interest Group members have played a major role in the development, not only of the Association but also in raising awareness of the psychosocial needs of patients and their families. We are committed to multi-disciplinary education, training and care.
Workshops on: impotence, listening skills, coping with aggression, withdrawing from treatment, quality of life, violence and aggression, tools for dealing with the dying renal patient, Positive Psychology and family issues of coping with dialysis have been held.
Since 2008 the Social Work Interest group has been dissolved and I am serving the association as Social Work Consultant.
Major Categories addressed by Renal Social Work:
- Ongoing Psychosocial assessment and evaluation.
- Coping with chronic illness and the Renal Replacement Therapy implications.
- Resource referrals: Welfare benefits and Governmental entitlements.
- Patient education and adherence improvement.
- Conflict resolution and mediation.
- End of life issues and Bereavement.
- Advocate renal patient special needs on policy level.
The Social Work Interest group's publications:
- Towards a Closer Understanding: A Psycho/Social Handbook for all Renal Care Workers.
- Job description and Quality Standards for Renal Social Workers in Europe [available also at PDF version].
- Psychosocial Issues in Renal Transplantation in: Renal Transplantation: A Guide to Clinical Practice [available also at PDF version].
- The Psychosocial Aspects of Peritoneal Dialysis in: Peritoneal Dialysis: A guide to clinical Practice [available also at PDF version].
Ljubljana Conference preparations:
Workshop: The Buddhist approach to physical and mental suffering:
Practical implications of mindfulness for the renal staff
For more information about Social Work, contact: Nurith Blumenthal: nurith.blumenthal2010@gmail.com |
