Social Relationships And Community End Of Life Care In Hong Kong
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Social Relationships And Community End Of Life Care In Hong Kong
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Author : Chan Wing-sun
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Social Relationships And Community End Of Life Care In Hong Kong written by Chan Wing-sun and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
In Hong Kong, like other modern societies, death and dying are identified as a crucial public health issue. Given developments in the Hong Kong healthcare system, some of the work of caring for dying people and their families has shifted to cross-disciplinary collaboration in community settings. This trend corresponds with a growing policy and practice emphasis on social relationships in non-medical forms of community-based care for dying people and their families. In the present study, abductive grounded theory methodology was used to examine the complex dynamics and mechanisms involved in social relationships between dying people (and their families) and volunteers and professionals in community-based social service agencies. The goal was to contribute to knowledge about how social relationships influence the experiences of dying people and their families, and to explore and engage theoretically with the concept of social capital as a dynamic, relational process. Relationships between social service agency staff and medical professionals were also explored. Through contacts with two community-based end-of-life (EOL) service agencies in Hong Kong, qualitative data were collected using 14 in-depth interviews with practitioners and 2 service users. The findings were used to develop a clear and parsimonious three-stage model of relational social capital development. In this model, relationships between service agency workers and families can be seen as addressing a key precondition of social capital through establishing trust, facilitating the accessibility of social capital through cultivating mutuality, and mobilizing social capital through fostering collaboration; all of these processes contribute to mitigating community detachment. Lastly, this study elucidates implications for policy and practice related to both health promotion and community engagement in the care of dying people and their families in Hong Kong communities.
Community Care In Hong Kong
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Author : Kar-wai TONG
language : en
Publisher: City University of HK Press
Release Date : 2014-10-16
Community Care In Hong Kong written by Kar-wai TONG and has been published by City University of HK Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-16 with Social Science categories.
Different global healthcare challenges bring threats to the healthcare system. Like other developed countries, Hong Kong is also focusing on how to manage the ageing population, how to meet the rising public expectations, and how to finance the ever increasing medical costs. Strengthening community care services may provide a way out for settling these concerns. Written by a team of renowned scholars and leading practitioners, this book aims at evaluating how different parties can assist in building up local community capacity to achieve sustainable health and wellness. The book is divided into three sections. The first section discusses the different roles and practices of specialised community care that contribute to the relative success of the healthcare system in Hong Kong. The second section makes use of various research practices to extrapolate future healthcare needs and practices in Hong Kong. And the last one addresses the values of health care which underlie the healthcare culture, structure and practice in Hong Kong over time. Apart from pointing out the limitation of the current system, this book will also discusses the future directions of the healthcare system in order to cope with the challenges in a changing society. Published by City University of Hong Kong Press 香港城市大學出版社出版
Ageing With Dignity In Hong Kong And Asia
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Author : Vincent Tin Sing Law
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-09-12
Ageing With Dignity In Hong Kong And Asia written by Vincent Tin Sing Law and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-12 with Social Science categories.
This book advocates the application of holistic and humanistic approaches in elderly care and services to achieve the goal of ageing with dignity in Hong Kong and Asia. It responds to the needs of an increasing ageing population that has to deal with related health needs in long-term care, community health and social services, particularly for chronic conditions and psychosocial support. The book consists of three sections on policy and development of aged care, holistic and humanistic care for older adults, and capacity building for ageing with dignity, respectively. Topics include the latest initiatives in aged care, appropriate services and delivery models, lifestyle modification, psychosocial and environmental considerations, professional development, technologies, and social capital. The chapters review and discuss these issues within a global context, illustrated by examples from Asian countries, underpinned by locally based empirical research. Contributors include academics and practitioners from diversified professional backgrounds that include medicine, nursing, pharmacy, traditional Chinese medicine, dietetics, and allied health. The book traverses into territories in the social sciences, life sciences, and sports sciences, while also touching on areas of business and administration, hospitality, law, public policy, and information technology in connection with public health. The contents serve as a topical reference for tertiary studies in ageing and related disciplines such as well-being and are also useful to policymakers, community and public health practitioners, health executives and interns working in areas of policy and practice pertinent to care development, health delivery models, planning, quality, ethics, better health promotion, professional training, and monitoring for older adults.
The Lived Experience Of Palliative Chaplains
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Author : Caroline Yih
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-06-21
The Lived Experience Of Palliative Chaplains written by Caroline Yih and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-21 with Religion categories.
This book explores the unique challenges of disenfranchisement faced by Christian chaplains working within the secular and pluralistic context of contemporary healthcare. The case study focuses on practitioners in Hong Kong and showcases the utilisation of interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) as a fruitful basis for practical theological endeavours. The role and perspective of the palliative chaplain as spiritual care specialist is examined, along with the tension that exists with the cultural and organisational context in which they operate. The chapters examine how end of life care practitioners can often face marginalisation, oppression, vulnerability, and disorientation among other difficult experiences that the author unites under a general theme of “homelessness”. The book contributes to discussions regarding fuller integration of the spiritual dimension within a holistic vision of end of life care provision. It will be of particular interest to scholars of practical theology and chaplaincy, as well as palliative medicine.
Ageing Care In The Community Current Practices And Future Directions
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Author : Kenneth Nai-kuen FONG
language : en
Publisher: City University of HK Press
Release Date : 2024-02-09
Ageing Care In The Community Current Practices And Future Directions written by Kenneth Nai-kuen FONG and has been published by City University of HK Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-09 with Social Science categories.
Population ageing is a challenge to societies worldwide in terms of healthcare, social support, community infrastructure, and more. With one of the longest life expectancies in the world, Hong Kong will soon see a dramatic increase in the number of older residents together with a decrease in the old age dependency ratio. This book provides a timely examination of the current status and services available for Hong Kong’s ageing population in four key areas: general healthcare needs, such as health promotion and lifestyle modifications; specific healthcare needs, including care of chronic conditions and hip fractures; psychosocial needs for older people with intellectual disabilities and impairments, as well as the needs of their caregivers; and environmental and technological needs in relation to universal design, information and communication technology, and telehealth. Drawing from a wide range of experience in local professional settings combined with international best practices, the authors offer holistic, evidence-based solutions for the development of an age-friendly society where elders can age in place at home in their communities. These suggestions will be useful for policy makers, healthcare practitioners, social workers, care workers, as well as older people and their families not only in Hong Kong but globally.
Innovation Impact
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Author : K. N. Chan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Innovation Impact written by K. N. Chan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Community health services for older people categories.
Death Dying And Palliative Care In Children And Young People
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Author : Alison M. Rodriguez
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-04-07
Death Dying And Palliative Care In Children And Young People written by Alison M. Rodriguez and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-07 with Health & Fitness categories.
Death, Dying and Palliative Care in Children and Young People: Perspectives from Health Psychology examines the issues relevant to children and young people living with serious illness and their families by taking a closer look at the literature and knowledge around the processes of care, health, well-being and development through a health psychology lens. The text introduces readers to the general palliative and holistic care needs of children and young people along with the nuances of caring relationships. The chapters discuss the vulnerabilities encountered in living with serious illness and facing a shortened life prognosis, being at the end of life, and issues relative to the historical concept of the ‘good death’ or ‘dying well’, grief, and bereavement. The author examines how individual and familial experiences can be multi-layered, which can consequently influence perceptions and behaviours. The text therefore offers a deep exploration of the varied ways in which people draw on different resources to navigate their palliative care lived experiences. The book will be beneficial to the students of, and individuals interested in, psychology and nursing along with other health and social care courses. It will further be of interest to individuals interested in gaining more understanding of the experiential aspects of death, dying and palliative care in children and young people from health psychology perspectives.
Connectedness Resilience And Empowerment
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Author : Daniel Muia
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-11-20
Connectedness Resilience And Empowerment written by Daniel Muia and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-20 with Business & Economics categories.
This book discusses how aspects of connectedness, resilience and empowerment are intertwined in community development processes. It explicitly brings together these elements in the context of community development and well-being, helping foster an understanding of how each influences the other. With chapters contributed by scholars from around the globe, this volume provides insights into how these elements of community influence and support the quality of life of communities. While several of the chapters address the foundational and theoretical bases of community development as well as community well-being, others address topical and emergent areas of interest in community development practice and scholarship. Underscoring the chapters is an awareness of the importance of the community spirit, which is the voice and agency of people coming together to encourage social transformation. A key element of the book is also to help foster change for the better in communities. This book is of interest to researchers and professionals working in the area of community engagement and development, particularly those in resource-poor countries.
The Oxford Textbook Of Palliative Social Work
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Author : Terry Altilio
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2022
The Oxford Textbook Of Palliative Social Work written by Terry Altilio and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with Medical categories.
"It is so important to advocate for things that may not always seem possible. Getting to work with patients/families at the end of their life is the ultimate honor." - Lauren G Markham, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C "In this work, one witnesses both depths of human suffering and heights of human transcendence that can inspire both awe and fear. At those times, I have found that surrendering my need to be "an expert" and instead, allow myself to simply be a "human" is the wisest action." - Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW"--
Chinese People S Perceptions Of End Of Life Care And Death And Dying
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Author : Anita Wong
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Chinese People S Perceptions Of End Of Life Care And Death And Dying written by Anita Wong and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Death categories.