Article Title
Self-Efficacy and Mental Health Services Provided by Rural and Frontier Oncology Social Workers
Abstract
This pilot study explores the relationship between self-efficacy and professional behaviors of a non-random membership sample of the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) who practice in rural and frontier settings (N = 19). The New Generalized Self-Efficacy (NGSE) scale was used to measure provider self-efficacy; a researcher-designed questionnaire was used to assess the professional behaviors of conducting mental health assessments and providing supportive counseling to individuals diagnosed with cancer. Pearson correlation and two-sample t-tests were used to analyze data. While study results did not elucidate relationships explored, results revealed a disparity between participants’ overall high sense of professional preparedness and comfort conducting mental health assessments and the regularity with which they perform these functions of oncology patient care.
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Overstreet, Lindsey R. MSW, LCSW; Kempson, Diane A. MSW, PhD; and Hermansen-Kobulnicky, Carol J. PhD, RPh
(2015)
"Self-Efficacy and Mental Health Services Provided by Rural and Frontier Oncology Social Workers,"
Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal: Vol. 7:
No.
2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61611/2165-4611.1084
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/crsw/vol7/iss2/6