{"product_id":"interprofessional-collaboration-in-social-work-practice-9781849204286","title":"Interprofessional Collaboration in Social Work","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can social workers be more effective in collaborative work? What are the skills, knowledge and values required for collaborative practice? How does collaborative social work practice impact on the experience of service-users and carers?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese questions are faced by social workers every day and interprofessional collaborative practice is high on the policy agenda for trainees and practitioners. Written primarily for social work students and practitioners, although having relevance across the wider range of stakeholders, this book explores the issues, benefits and challenges that interprofessional collaborative practice can raise. Chapter-by-chapter the book will encourage the reader to critically examine the political, legal, social and economic context of interprofessional practice. It also explores how social workers can work effectively and collaboratively with other professions while retaining their own values and identity. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- activities to illustrate the ways in which collaborative working can impact upon the experiences of service users, carers and practitioners;\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- discussions looking at the different people and organisations with whom social workers might work in practice;\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- examples of research and knowledge for practice;\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- a glossary to act as a useful quick reference point for the reader;\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- a companion website. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEngaging and well-written, each chapter also includes case studies, reflective questions and links to further reading and sources of information. Interprofessional Collaboration in Social Work Practice will be essential reading for social work qualifying students and for practitioners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e′This excellent, accessible and well organised book will be invaluable to all students of social work. A range of activities, case studies and examples which will be useful in undergraduate and postgraduate training are included. Interprofessional Collaboration in Social Work Practice offers a new insight on the profession.′ \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Fran Fuller, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Derby  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e′Engaging and readable, Karin Crawford has done a fine job in constructing this book as a learning tool.′ \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Mark Lymbery, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Nottingham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e′For someone beginning to engage in collaboration and considering how to be collaborative in their practice, this book introduces some foundational and valuable considerations. For those of us with more reading and experience it is a good reminder of what we can do to make collaborative relationships effective for communities and families.′ -- Karen Shepherd * Aotearoa  New Zealand Social Work *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART ONE: UNDERSTANDING COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE Introducing Interprofessional Collaborative Practice The Context of Collaborative Practice Understanding and Evaluating Contemporary Collaborative Practice PART TWO: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN THE COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT Working with Service Users and Carers in the Collaborative Environment Implications of Collaborative Working Practice for the Individual Practitioner The Contribution of Social Work to the Collaborative Environment Professional Practice in the Collaborative Organization Enhancing Individual Practice in the Collaborative Environment","brand":"Sage Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020737937751,"sku":"9781849204286","price":42.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781849204286.jpg?v=1750784249","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/interprofessional-collaboration-in-social-work-practice-9781849204286","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}