James Caiels discusses his scoping review of strengths-based approaches in social work and social care.
Strengths- and asset-based approaches are widely used in adult social work. There are many models in use, though definitions are not always clear and data on outcomes is largely absent.
In this episode I speak to James Caiels who conducted a scoping review of strengths-based approaches with colleagues. This comprehensive review brought together 72 papers which summarises the extent of current evidence in this field. As we discuss, there remain many gaps.
James Caiels is a research fellow at the Personal Social Services Research Unit at the University of Kent. His research interests include the development and measurement of outcomes for social care, and the evaluation of policy initiatives in the health and social care sector. His recent work includes the implementation of strengths-based approaches in social work and social care.
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Hi..
I’ve been a social worker for near 20 years with adults and wanted to share my thoughts. Solution based approaches have been around since the 1960s. It’s called relationship based social work.
Great your getting service users thoughts.. I’d be interested to add Social Worker views to.
Please contact me if it would be useful.