IGSW Issue Briefs

Short policy-focused bulletins and briefing papers will be produced regularly. IGSW Issue Briefs and IGSW Policy Bulletins will review and summarize current geriatric social work research, trends in education and training, and the results of IGSW analyses.

The following Issue Briefs are currently available:

• Ryan, C., Keefe, B., Godoy, S. (2008). A Statewide Training Program to Promote Workforce Development in Aging.

• Mills-Dick, K., Lorge, I., Geron, S.M. (2006). Training Retired Social Workers: Experience and Innovation to Serve the Aging Population.

• Geron, S.M., Andrews, C.M., & Kuhn, K. (2005). Infusing Aging Skills into the Social Work Practice Community: A New Look at Strategies for Continuing Profession Education.

• Geron, S.M. & Keefe, B. (2005).  Moving Evidence-Based Interventions to Populations: A Case Study Using Social Workers in Primary Care.

• Vourlekis, B., Zlotnik, J.L., Simons, K., & Toni, R. (2005). Blueprint for Measuring Social Work's Contribution to Psychosocial Care in Nursing Homes: Results of a National Conference.

• Gonyea, J.G., Hudson, R.B., & Curley, A. (2004). The Geriatric Social Work Labor Force: Challenges and Opportunities in Responding to an Aging Society.

The following publications will be completed in the coming months:

• The Role of Social Workers in Primary Care: Past Experiences and Future

• The New Medicare Legislation: Implications for Social Work

• Education for Social Work Practice with Older Adults: Best Practice Models

• The Cost Effectiveness of Social Work Practice with Older Adults: A Review of the Literature

• Effectiveness of Social Work Interventions

• State Efforts and Requirements in Professional Social Work Education