Visioning the Future of Gerontological Digital Social Work.
J Gerontol Soc Work
; 63(5): 412-427, 2020 07.
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ABSTRACT
Gerontological Social Work education has been substantially altered by the advancement of today's digital technologies, influencing both the training and tools required to ensure student success in social work research, policy, and practice. The goal of this paper is to present the state of the science on gerontological digital social work education, identify implications for emerging technologies, and define areas for social work student competencies and proficiencies to advance the field of gerontological digital social work. This paper underlines the role of gerontological digital social work education in preparing future researchers, practitioners, and policymakers when engaging in Digital Therapeutic Teams. We provide insightful considerations pertaining to emerging technologies which present unique opportunities for innovation. Furthermore, this paper presents training and education opportunities for social work education in preparing future gerontologist practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to engage in multidisciplinary team efforts and leverage digital technologies and digital therapeutics.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Serviço Social
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Tecnologia
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Geriatria
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Gerontol Soc Work
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos