Social Counseling Research Articles

Technologies for promoting staff's mental health and well-being in conditions of war: implementation levels, forms and phases

Introduction. An important factor in promoting staff's mental health and well-being in conditions of war is a system of psychological technologies that can be used both in a single organization and in a number of interacting organizations in a community, industry, etc. This problem has been poorly studied in Ukrainian psychology. Aim: to determine the levels, forms and phases of technologies for promoting staff's mental health and well-being in conditions of war. Methods: study and systematization of relevant literature, theoretical analysis of the problem, the author's personal experience as a coach and counselor. Results. The psychological technologies for promoting staff's mental health and well-being in conditions of war have a macro-level (industry level), meso-level (organizational and community level), and micro-level (staff level). The technology forms included online all-Ukrainian webinars, off- and online scientific and practical forums, off- and online trainings in organizations and institutes of postgraduate education, Healthy organization programs, community members and staff organizational, psychological and social support projects, counseling and psychotherapeutic sessions, as well as individual projects. The author also analyzed the introductory, main, and final phases of the program Technologies for promoting staff's mental health and well-being in conditions of war. Conclusions. The technologies for promoting staff's mental health and well-being in conditions of war can be used by psychologists and counselors, new technology developers, and can also promote managers’ understanding of the role of staff’s mental health in organization’s efficiency.

EPROs in the routine care of a major oncology center: Results and experiences

To what extent and under what conditions electronically captured patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) can be used in routine medical care and contribute to improved patient care is a widely discussed question. In the field of oncology, few studies in Germany have focused this topic that go beyond the scope of time-limited studies. First, we present the centrally coordinated collection of ePROs in the routine care of a comprehensive cancer center of the German Cancer Aid in its development, and then describe its qualitative dimension. Subsequently, the intervention is discussed using the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research. Since the implementation started in 2019, over 2,000 patients from the interdisciplinary outpatient clinic of the oncology center have been surveyed. The number of respondents varied between 19 and 65 per month. Over the five years of the reporting period, numerous adjustments have been made regarding content and usage purposes as well as technical and personnel structures. The consistent purpose of use was screening for supportive needs, initially related to psycho-oncology, later expanded to include sports therapy, smoking cessation programs, social and nutritional counseling. The instruments used varied accordingly; health-related quality of life and psychological stress were consistently surveyed. Successful use of ePROs in oncological routine care requires personnel and technical resources as well as a high degree of adaptability. In our case, the complexity of a centrally coordinated ePRO collection within an interdisciplinary cancer center is of particular importance. Path dependencies arising from initial decisions, such as the survey software, need to be considered during implementation. Reservations about the intervention and the importance of opinion leaders for successful deployment have been observed. External conditions such as the certification system of oncology centers in Germany proved to be another relevant factor. Overall, the analysis examines a segment of the ongoing digitization process of the hospital system directed towards needs-based, individualized patient care.

Dukungan Sosial Guru Bimbingan Konseling terhadap Kematangan Karir Siswa di Sekolah Menengah Atas

The aim of this research is to determine the social support provided by Guidance Counseling Teachers (BK) on the Career Maturity of High School Students or equivalent. The method in this research is library research which uses 9 scientific articles related to social support, guidance and counseling teachers, and career maturity of high school students. The results of this research show that BK teachers provide information services to students who really need services so that they can maximize their learning process and be enthusiastic about achieving their dreams or desired careers. Through career guidance, it can be a bridge for students to get closer and get to know the world of work and the things that must be prepared so that students are able to plan the careers needed in the era of society 5.0. The BK Teacher's efforts include providing individual counseling services, developing group guidance, providing support to students, completing facilities, providing systematic and sustainable training that suits the potential needs of students at school. Additionally, before deciding on an academic or non-academic career path, it is important for students to complete an interest test. The conclusion of this research is that social support from guidance and counseling teachers can support the career maturity of high school students. The implication of this research is that students can use the services of guidance and counseling teachers to support career maturity for the students' future

Barriers to modern contraceptive utilization in Ethiopia.

Contraception is a critical service for women to control their reproductive health, allowing them to determine the number and spacing of their children prevent unintended pregnancies, reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality from associated with childbirth, and reduce the likelihood of abortions. Despite its benefits, the utilization of modern contraceptive methods remains low in certain regions of Ethiopia, Particularly in Afar and Somali, which are also experiencing high fertility rates. However, there is a substantial gap in understanding the sociocultural barriers that hinder the adoption of modern contraception in these regions. This study aims to explore these barriers to contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in Afar and Somali regions, providing qualitative insights that are essential for designing effective strategies to improve contraceptive service utilization. Asequential mixed method approach was employed, including scoping review and qualitative interviews. Scoping review focused on qualitative or mixed-methods studies conducted in Ethiopia and published between 2013 and 2023 in English, Selecting 14 articles Additionally, qualitative data were collected from Afar and Somali regions through In-depth interviews with women aged 15-49 who are married or in consensual union, and key informant interviews with health extension workers and contraception providers at health center. A total of 20 in-depth interviews and 07 key informants were conducted. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The integrated findings from the scoping review and qualitative study reveal various barriers and determinants influencing contraceptive use among women in Ethiopia. Barriers includes religious or cultural beliefs, myths and misconceptions, fear of side effects, lack of knowledge and misinformation, negative attitude towards contraceptives, partner opposition, socio-cultural factors, fear of being judged by family and friends, and lack of communication between husband and wife, husband altitude, distance from health facility, availability of service and different contraceptive choice, separate room for family planning services, and cost of contraceptive method and transportation. The scoping review corroborates these findings, emphasizing on the role of socio-demographic, economic, cultural, religious, health service, and knowledge-related factors. Higher education, urban residence, higher income, mass media exposure, spousal communication, family size, and access to quality health services were associated with increased utilization, while lack of awareness, misconceptions, myths, side effects, fear of infertility, partner opposition, social stigma, and cultural norms decreased utilization. The study recommended promoting contraceptive use, challenging socio-cultural norms through Social Behavioural Communication and Counselling (SBCC), engaging partners and community members, and improving the quality of care.

Revalidating the religious/spiritually integrated practice assessment scale for educators across four mental health disciplines

ABSTRACT This paper describes the validation of the Religious/Spiritually Integrated Practice Assessment Scale for Educators (RSIPAS-EDU) with a diverse sample of faculty in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, and psychology. Full-time faculty at accredited graduate schools across disciplines were invited to participate in an online survey that included the RSIPAS-EDU, and 1,742 completed it. Results support the RSIPAS-EDU as a reliable and valid tool to assess mental health educators’ self-efficacy, attitudes, perceived feasibility, behaviors, and overall orientation toward training students to integrate clients’ religion/spirituality in treatment, and identify faculty development needs. Implications and recommendations for future studies are discussed.

Barriers and facilitators of retention in care after cervical cancer screening: patients’ and healthcare providers’ perspectives

BackgroundCervical cancer continues to threaten women’s health, especially in low-resource settings. Regular follow-up after screening and treatment is an effective strategy for monitoring treatment outcomes. Consequently, understanding the factors contributing to patient non-attendance of scheduled follow-up visits is vital to providing high-quality care, reducing morbidity and mortality, and unnecessary healthcare costs in low-resource settings.MethodsA descriptive qualitative study was done among healthcare providers and patients who attended the cervical cancer screening clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in southwestern Uganda. In-depth interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analysed in line with the social-ecological model to identify barriers and facilitators.ResultsWe conducted 23 in-depth interviews with 5 healthcare providers and 18 patients. Health system barriers included long waiting time at the facility, long turnaround time for laboratory results, congestion and lack of privacy affecting counselling, and healthcare provider training gaps. The most important interpersonal barrier among married women was lacking support from male partners. Individual-level barriers were lack of money for transport, fear of painful procedures, emotional distress, and illiteracy. Inadequate and inaccurate information was a cross-cutting barrier across the individual, interpersonal, and community levels of the socio-ecological model. The facilitators were social support, positive self-perception, and patient counselling.ConclusionsOur study revealed barriers to retention in care after cervical cancer screening, including lack of partner support, financial and educational constraints, and inadequate information. It also found facilitators that included social support, positive self-perception, and effective counselling.

Young Adult Cancer Patients (AYA): Preferences for Outpatient Psychosocial Care and Gender-Specific Differences - Results from the AYA-LE study

To investigate the importance of individual topics in outpatient care services and the preferences for their design from the perspective of young adults with cancer (AYA="adolescents and young adults") in Germany. A total of 514 AYAs aged 18-39 years were surveyed twice over a 12-month period (t1=immediately after acute treatment, t2=12 months post-treatment) regarding the importance and satisfaction with topics such as anxiety, the impact of the illness on partnerships/family and social environment, future perspectives, personal coping strategies, sexuality, and desire for children/fertility, as well as the types of care services. The subjective importance and satisfaction with the care topics and services were analyzed using variance and moderator analyses. The most important topics for care services were future career prospects (M=3.22, SD=1.56), social impact (M=3.19, SD=1.54), and personal coping strategies (M=3.52, SD=1.46). The greatest dissatisfaction was noted in the areas of sexuality (M=2.01, SD=1.59) and desire for children/fertility (M=2.08, SD=1.72). At time t2, relaxation techniques (M=3.46, SD=1.36) and psychological counseling (M=3.43, SD=1.46) were the most desired care services. Female AYAs rated psychological counseling (F[1.199)=9.21, p=0.003), social counseling (F[1.221]=6.60, p=0.011), creative therapy options (F[1.219]=21.74, p<0.001), support groups (F[1.215]=4.29, p=0.040), patient education (F[1.210]=6.96, p=0.009), and relaxation techniques (F[1.194]=23.68, p<0.001) significantly more important than male AYAs. The study highlighted several areas of dissatisfaction with the current outpatient care services for AYAs. The results demonstrate the need to incorporate cross-sex and gender-specific care preferences of AYAs to improve outpatient psychosocial care. A specific set of AYA-care services should be designed and implemented to address the aforementioned psychosocial topics, which include sexuality and the desire for children/fertility. It is also crucial for outpatient practice to raise awareness among the involved professional groups. Further research is required to gain a deeper understanding of sex differences.

Efektivitas Pembimbingan Kemasyarakatan Terhadap Anak Pelaku Pelecehan Seksual di Balai Pemasyarakatan Kelas I Denpasar

Sexual harassment is a criminal offense that can cause harm in the form of trauma or embarrassment to the family or society. Children as perpetrators of criminal acts of sexual harassment who are still underage, need to receive serious attention from all walks of life.This is done to improve the mindset of the perpetrators, teach the perpetrators to do good and help the perpetrators meet the prevailing standard of living. This study uses empirical legal research methods. There are internal, external, and other factors that contribute to children committing sexual harassment offenses. External factors include emotional power and age, external factors consist of education, environment, alcohol and drugs, economy, and the internet. Meanwhile, other factors that support children to commit crimes of sexual harassment are children's low understanding of religion and the absence of parental oversight. The study's findings indicate that, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, social counseling for child sexual harassment perpetrators has been working well and effectively. The absence demonstrates this repetition of criminal acts or recidivism. This happens because the process of guiding and supervising children who commit crimes of sexual harassment by social counselors has been running according to the rules that apply.

Crisis management: pathways to crisis pregnancy centers

ABSTRACT Crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) provide social support, material aid, and counseling against abortion. We evaluated the perspectives of CPC clients to understand how they found the CPC that they attended for services. In 2019, we conducted in-depth interviews with 21 clients of 10 CPCs in Ohio, who were recruited from the CPC (n = 9) or an abortion clinic (n = 12), to understand their experiences attending the center. This analysis focused on the ways in which pregnant people end up as clients at a CPC seeking assistance instead of attending another setting, such as a medical center. We identified two pathways through which clients find CPCs. First, in the internet pathway, clients needing abortion services found CPCs via internet search for pregnancy symptoms, abortion care, or ultrasound services. Second, in the social safety network pathway, clients needing material aid found CPCs through recommendations from trusted others and due to the proximity of CPCs to their homes. Structural conditions influence the pathways clients pursue, such as the need for healthcare services and material aid. Future research should further explore the demographics of those who attend CPCs and motivations for attendance.

Social Intelligence and Counselling Competencies of Prospective Counsellors in Public Universities in Nigeria

This study investigated the social intelligence and counselling competencies of prospective counsellors and the difference in sexes in Public Universities in Edo and the Delta States of Nigeria. To achieve the objectives, three research questions were raised and one corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested at a 0.05 level of significance. A survey research design adopting the correlational approach was employed in the study. The population of the study comprised all master's students in public universities in Edo and Delta States in the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 sessions who had completed practicum counselling courses. A sample of 89 prospective counsellors was used for the study. The researcher used two types of instruments to collect data, practicum scores were one of the data for this study. The instruments used are the Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS), and the Counsellors Competency Scale (CCS). The instruments were validated by the researcher’s supervisors and one test expert in the Department of Educational Evaluation and Counselling Psychology. The reliabilities of the instruments were established, using the Cronbach alpha statistics. A reliability coefficient of 0.84 was obtained for the Social Intelligence scale. Coefficients of 0.81, 0.90, and 0.80 were obtained for knowledge, skills and behavioural sub-scales for the Counsellor Competency Questionnaire. Data analyses were carried out and the hypothesis was tested using Fisher’s-Z test statistics. The study's findings revealed no significant difference in the relationship between social intelligence and counselling competencies of prospective counsellors by sex in public universities in Edo and Delta States.

Promoting multicultural and social justice counselling competency of international counselling students

AbstractThe enrolment of international students in US counselling programmes has been increasing steadily over the past decade. These international counselling students, as an emerging international workforce, can contribute to the decolonisation of counselling practice through the development of their multicultural and social justice counselling competency (MSJCC)—an essential counselling competency to improve counselling outcomes across culturally diverse clients. However, current US counsellor training programmes often fail to adequately address the unique challenges faced by international counselling students, which can impede their progress in enhancing MSJCC. This article explores specific challenges international counselling students encounter in developing MSJCC, underscoring the importance of culturally sensitive pedagogies. By focusing on the intersectional identities of international counselling students, this article proposes targeted pedagogical strategies that align US counsellor education with the lived experiences and challenges faced by these students. Case studies are provided to illustrate the application of these pedagogies. Promoting international counselling students' MSJCC can help prepare an international workforce capable of effectively working with a diverse global population and contribute to the decolonisation of counselling practices.

Patients’ and caregivers’ perception of multidimensional and palliative care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – protocol of a German multicentre study

IntroductionAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an inevitably fatal condition that leads to a progressive loss of physical functioning, which results in a high psychosocial burden and organizational challenges related to medical care. Multidimensional and multiprofessional care is advised to meet the complex needs of patients and their families. Many healthcare systems, including Germany, may not be able to meet these needs because non-medical services such as psychological support or social counselling are not regularly included in the care of patients with ALS (pwALS). Specialised neuropalliative care is not routinely implemented nor widely available. Caregivers of pwALS are also highly burdened, but there is still a lack of support services for them.MethodsThis project aims to assess the perceptions and satisfaction with ALS care in Germany in pwALS and their caregivers. This will be achieved by means of a cross-sectional, multicentre survey. The examination will assess, to which extend the patients’ needs in the six domains of physical, psychological, social, spiritual, practical and informational are being met by current care structures. This assessment will be linked to mental well-being, subjective quality of life, attitudes toward life-sustaining measures and physician-assisted suicide, and caregiver burden. The study aims to recruit 500 participants from nationwide ALS centres in order to draw comprehensive conclusions for Germany. A total of 29 centres, mostly acquired via the clinical and scientific German Network for Motor Neuron Diseases (MND-NET), will take part in the project, 25 of which have already started recruitment.PerspectiveIt is intended to provide data-based starting points on how current practice of care in Germany is perceived pwALS and their caregivers and how it can be improved according to their needs. Planning and initiation of the study has been completed.Trial registrationThe study is registered at ClinicalTrails.gov; NCT06418646

From paper to purpose: Phronesis-informed essential characteristics for therapeutic practitioners in Singapore to attenuate the impact of credentialism (Part 1)

To date there has been little research or consensus on the characteristics essential for therapeutic practitioners in Singapore (i.e., professionals engaging in counseling or counseling-related work). Whilst there are several academic programs in the country leading to readily available credentials in this arena, and a number of graduates entering therapeutic work annually, there is little examination as to what characteristics are essential for graduates once they leave the halls of academia. Compounding matters is the fact that Singapore is grappling with credentialism; an element that may be serving to obscure therapeutic competencies for hiring organizations and clinical supervisors. This paper, guided by phronesis and research, comprises of points extrapolated from a combined total of 50 years of practice experience within the country, and suggests 13 characteristics beyond credentials that are essential for therapeutic practitioners in Singapore. As the first of its kind for the local context, the purpose of the paper is to advance therapeutic practice by providing ground-up, practical, experience-based knowledge that can be beneficial in multiple ways such as initiating a reflexive and dialogical stance that may aid in bridging the divide between credentialism and actual practice not only in Singapore, but in other multicultural communities as well. While grounded in psychology, the arguments within the paper also traverse the disciplines of social work, counseling, management, and education, thereby facilitating transdisciplinary resonance. Additionally, the paper seeks to serve as a starting point for further examination in an area that is critical yet under-explored. Part 1 of the paper provides context and elaborates on six proposed characteristics. Part 2 will continue with seven characteristics and the potential impact of the paper.

Peer2Me – evaluation of a peer supported program for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients: study protocol of a randomised trial using a comprehensive cohort design

BackgroundDeveloping cancer in young adulthood is a non-normative life event and associated with adverse physical, social and psychological consequences. High psychological distress is common in AYA cancer patients including anxiety, depression or fear of recurrence. At the same time, it is well known that AYA often report unmet needs for support, particularly in terms of informational exchange and emotional support from peers in order to benefit from shared experiences and enhance self-efficacy. Especially in the AYA group, interactions with other same-aged cancer patients may represent an essential resource in terms of coping with the disease, as family members and friends are often overwhelmed and struggling with helplessness. Currently, there is a lack of professional support services using peer support (e.g. psycho-oncological support, aftercare consultations, social legal counselling) or evaluated peer support interventions in Germany. Our aim is to assess the effectiveness of the Peer2Me intervention for AYAs, in which acute patients (mentees) are accompanied by an AYA survivor (mentor) over a period of three months.MethodsA prospective Comprehensive Cohort Design with repeated measures will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of Peer2Me for AYA. A sample of 180 patients in active cancer treatment aged 18 to 39 years will be enrolled and randomized to the intervention or control condition (a single AYA-specific consultation). Following mentor training, mentees and mentors are matched by diagnosis, age, and gender. The primary outcome is self-efficacy; secondary outcomes include measures of anxiety, depression, health literacy, life satisfaction and social support life. Outcomes will be measured at baseline before the intervention (t1), immediately after completion of the three-month intervention (t2) and three months after completion the intervention (t3). For the final analyses, we will use an intention-to-treat approach (ITT) and compare patients in the assigned treatment groups.DiscussionPeer2Me might be an important addition to existing professional psychosocial support services for young cancer patients. At the end of the study, a psycho-oncological intervention for young cancer patients undergoing acute treatment should be available, from which both mentors and mentees could benefit. The long-term continuity of Peer2Me should be ensured through collaboration with different partners.Trial RegistrationThe study was retrospectively registered on February 4, 2022 at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05336318).

Okweraliikirira and Okwenyamira: Idioms of Psychological Distress Among People Living with HIV in Rakai, Uganda.

Health and illness experiences are positioned within social and cultural contexts. Understanding the mental health and psychological distress of people living with HIV in highly affected communities is critical to addressing their needs and to ensure programming and interventions are targeted and appropriate. Grounded in the ethnomedical theoretical perspective, we conducted qualitative interviews to understand the experience and expression of psychological distress by people living with HIV in Rakai, Uganda. Participants included adults living with HIV (n=20), health workers (counselors, peer health workers, nurses, n=10), and key informants (n=12). Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed/translated, coded, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Two idioms of distress, okweraliikirira (worry/apprehension) and okwenyamira (deep/manythoughts/lots of thoughts) were described as impacting people living with HIV. Both idioms were said to be alleviated by social support or counseling, but if left unaddressed could lead to more severe mental health problems and poor ART adherence. People living with HIV understand their psychological distress through culturally specific idioms; such distress can have deleterious impacts on well-being. Incorporating idioms of distress into screening and treatment for people living with HIV may improve identification of individuals in need and overall health services to address this need.

Consanguineous marriage and associated diseases among their children and grandchildren in India: evidence from large-scale data.

Worldwide, more than 130 million infants are born each year and a considerable number of 13.5 million of these children have inbred parents. The present study aimed to investigate the association between parents' consanguinity and chronic illness among their children and grandchildren in India. The nationally representative data, Longitudinal Aging Study in India, 2017-2018, Wave 1 was used for the present study. Bivariate analysis, a probit model, and propensity score estimation were employed to conduct the study. The study observed the highest prevalence of consanguinity marriage in the state of Andhra Pradesh (28%) and the lowest in Kerala (5%) among the south Indian States. People who lived in rural areas, belonged to the richer wealth quintile and Hindu religion were the significant predictors of consanguinity marriage in India. For individuals who were in consanguineous marriages, there was 0.85%, 0.84%, 1.57% 0.43%, 0.34%, and 0.14% chances of their children and grandchildren developing psychotic disorders, heart disease, hypertension stroke, cancer, and diabetes, respectively. Moreover, around 4.55% of the individuals have a history of birth defects or congenital disorders. To address the risk of complicated illnesses due to the consanguinity of marriage, medical, genetic, and social counselling services are required.

The Role of Guidance and Counseling in Strengthening Students' Career Preparation

The concern between choosing to work or pursuing higher education is a common dilemma that many students face. Counselling Teachers can provide support through individual counseling services, helping students understand their potential and desires. This research uses a systematic literature review method. The article search began by visiting Google scholar by entering the keywords counseling and career students. Based on the search using these two keywords, 78 articles were obtained. A systematic search of articles was conducted on Google Scholar using the keywords 'counseling' and 'career student', which yielded 78 articles. After applying certain inclusion criteria, 25 relevant articles were selected for review. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that guidance and counseling teachers have the main responsibility in helping students understand the career world, recognize talents, and provide information about career choices. Through individual guidance services, skill development, and social support, Guidance and Counseling teachers play an important role in preventing and overcoming students' career problems. Based on the conclusions obtained, it is necessary to develop special programs for counseling services to support students' career stability tailored to school conditions and environmental conditions. The hope is that students can develop their potential both to work and continue to a higher education level. Schools can work with counselors and educators to develop comprehensive career development programs that integrate career exploration activities, skill-building workshops and real-world experiences into the curriculum. For example, schools can organize career fairs, internship opportunities and mentorship programs to introduce students to various career paths and industries.

Prevalence and predictors of loneliness and its association with health-seeking behaviors among the elderly population, Gujarat, A community-based cross-sectional study.

To determine the prevalence and predictors of loneliness and its associations with health behaviors among elderly adults in Gujarat, India. This community-based cross-sectional study included 250 participants aged ≥60 years. Loneliness was measured using the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Associations with socio-demographic, health, and social factors were explored through regression models. Health behaviors were compared between lonely and non-lonely groups. The prevalence of moderate and severe loneliness was 24% (n = 60) and 16% (n = 40), respectively. 40% (n = 100) were found to be lonely. Widowhood (55/125, OR 3.67), living alone (75/125, OR 1.85), social isolation (90/125, OR 2.38), recent bereavement (68/125, OR 1.69), depression (85/125, OR 6.52), and disability (70/125, OR 6.35) were significant predictors of loneliness (P < 0.05). Lonely elders had poorer diet, exercise, sleep, increased smoking, screen time, reduced medical checkups, and social engagements versus non-lonely peers (P < 0.05). Loneliness was highly prevalent among 40% of elderly Indians and strongly linked to adverse health behaviors. Interventions promoting social connectedness, counseling, and peer support are recommended.

Pelayanan Sosial Sebagai Upaya Pemenuhan Keberfungsian Sosial Disabilitas Netra di UPTD Rumoh Seujahtera Beujroh Meukarya (RSBM) Ladong Aceh Besar

Unlike normal people in general, people with visual impairment experience limitations in carrying out daily activities. In Indonesia, the number of disabilities in 2022 reached 1.5% or around 4 million people. One way to fulfill the social functioning of blind disabilities is to increase motivation and develop potential through rehabilitation at UPTD Rumoh Seujahtera Beujroh Meukarya (RSBM). This study aims to determine what forms of social services for visual disabilities at UPTD RSBM. The type of research used is a qualitative approach with descriptive methods through observation, documentation, and interviews with 5 informants. The results of this study obtained data that the form of social services is in the form of residential rehabilitation social services (Boarding) with several activities such as: Care and nurturing, mental and spiritual guidance, physical guidance, social guidance and psycho social counseling, skills guidance and accessibility services such as massage massage skills, braille reading and writing skills, rattan weaving skills, art skills, jaws computer technology skills, social assistance and resocialization guidance.

Implementierung einer psychotherapeutischen Sprechstunde am Arbeitsplatz (PT-A): Erwartungen, Bekanntmachung und Nutzung

ZusammenfassungEinleitungDie psychotherapeutische Sprechstunde am Arbeitsplatz (PT-A) bietet eine leicht zugängliche, kurzfristige Unterstützung für Beschäftigte mit psychischer Belastung. Ziel dieser Studie war es, die Implementierung der PT‑A in Hinblick auf ihre Bekanntmachung, den Zugang und die Nutzung zu untersuchen.MethodenDie Daten wurden im Rahmen der randomisiert kontrollierten Studie (RCT) „Frühe Intervention am Arbeitsplatz“ (friaa) erhoben. Quantitativ wurden 46 betriebliche Akteur:innen (BA) hinsichtlich verwendeter Bekanntmachungswege sowie förderlicher Faktoren der Nutzung der PT‑A befragt. Aus der Baseline-Erhebung der RCT wurden die Zugangswege der 550 teilnehmenden Beschäftigten verwendet. Qualitativ wurden 7 BA zur Erwartung an die PT‑A sowie 22 Beschäftigte der RCT zu den Erfahrungen des Zugangs und der Nutzung der PT‑A interviewt.ErgebnisseDie BA erhoffen sich von der PT‑A Wirkungen auf allen Ebenen der Prävention. Die meisten Betriebe machten die PT‑A über zentrale betriebsinterne Wege (z. B. Flyer, Intranet) oder mithilfe von individuellen Gesprächen (z. B. Sozialberatung, Betriebsärzt:innen) bekannt. Die Beschäftigten wertschätzten bei der zentralen betriebsinternen Bekanntmachung die Möglichkeit zur anonymen Teilnahme. Vorteil des unterstützten Zugangs z. B. über Sozialberatung oder Betriebsärzt:innen war die Erreichbarkeit von Beschäftigten ohne Behandlungserfahrungen, aber mit hohem Leidensdruck.DiskussionAufgrund der Ergebnisse wird empfohlen, die PT‑A sowohl zentral bei allen Beschäftigten zu bewerben als auch betroffene Beschäftigte in persönlichen Gesprächen direkt auf die PT‑A aufmerksam zu machen. Dadurch können verschiedene Zielgruppen erreicht werden und die Vorteile der anonymen Teilnahme bewahrt werden.