Abstract
ABSTRACT There is a dearth of research exploring the unique contribution of social work in residential aged care, particularly in Australia. This scoping review addresses this gap by documenting the international literature on the role of social work. Ten peer-reviewed databases were utilised, resulting in 77 relevant articles. The results demonstrated that social work has a key role in aged-care facilities by contributing to an integrated, person-centred, and holistic model of service delivery. IMPLICATIONS Contributing to the dignity, worth, wellbeing, and quality of life of all people who live in aged care requires a holistic and integrated model of care that involves the inclusion of social work. Australia falls behind other countries in providing holistic, person-centred, psychosocial support. More research is required to capture the contribution social work does make where services are provided.
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