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Evidence-based social work practice calls for the use of research data to guide the development of social work interventions on the micro, mezzo and/or macro-levels. Kearney (2001) described ways qualitative research findings can inform practice. Qualitative findings can help social workers understand the clients’ experiences and “what it may feel like” (Kearney, 2001). Therefore, social workers can develop clinical interventions that take into account the experiences of their clients. Qualitative findings can also help social workers monitor their clients. For example, if after reading a qualitative study on how domestic violence survivors respond to stress, they can monitor for specific stress behaviors and symptoms (Kearney, 2001). In addition, they can educate their client what stress behaviors to look for and teach them specific interventions to reduce stress (Kearney, 2001)

Given the increasing diversity that characterizes the landscape in the United States, social workers need to take into account culture when formulating interventions. Social workers can utilize qualitative findings to plan interventions in a culturally meaningful manner for the client.

To prepare for this Discussion, read Knight et al.’s (2014) study from this week’s required resources. Carefully review the findings, the photographs, and how the researchers wrote up the findings. Finally, review the specific macro-, meso-, and micro-oriented recommendations.Then read Marsigilia and Booth’s article about how to adapt interventions so that they are culturally relevant and sensitive to the population the intervention is designed for. Finally, review the chapter written by Lee et al. on conducting research in racial and ethnic minority communities.

Post the following:

1.Using one of the direct quotes and/or photos from Knight et al.’s study, analyze it by drawing up a tentative meaning. Discuss how this would specifically inform one intervention recommendation you would make for social work practice with the homeless. This recommendation can be on the micro, meso, or macro level.

2.Next, explain how you would adapt the above practice recommendation that you identified so that it is culturally sensitive and relevant for African Americans, Hispanics, or Asian immigrants. (Select only 1 group). Apply one of the cultural adaptations that Marsigilia and Booth reviewed (i.e., content adaption to include surface and/or deep culture, cognitive adaptations, affective-motivational adaptations, etc.)(pp. 424-426). Be as specific as you can, using citations to support your ideas.

Reference:

Knight, K. R., Lopez, A. M., Comfort, M., Shumway, M., Cohen, J., & Riley, E. D. (2014). Single room occupancy (SRO) hotels as mental health risk environments among impoverished women: The intersection of policy, drug use, trauma, and urban space. International Journal of Drug Policy, 25(3), 556-561.

Kearney, M. (2001). Levels and applications of qualitative research evidence. Research in Nursing and Health, 24, 145–153.

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According to (Knight et al., 2014), access to affordable housing is a key policy issue for
the urban poor in the United States. This means that for the drug menace to be completely
eradicated from the streets, there is the need for the government and other interested parties to
see to it that all people are properly housed. In the homeless assistance act of 1987, the
constitution defines a homeless person as an individual lacking regular and adequate nighttime
residence or whose residence is a temporary setting and they could be evicted at any time.
In 2005, there were an estimated 745,000 homeless people in the United States. Most of
these people were all into drugs as they looked for ways to shift their attention from the stress
that comes with being homeless. Social workers should, therefore, work hand in hand with the
authorities to ensure that all the homeless persons find shelter if the drug menace is to be dealt
with completely.
Social work practice is based on the professionalism where the people involved use their
technical and theoretical knowledge to support the people who are short of the necessities for a
human being. Working with the homeless should, therefore, encompass ways through which the
people can access housing which is a basic necessity for all. The approach cannot be a success
through the efforts of the social workers hence requires additional input from other members of
the society who feel the need to have every individua...


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