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Kuratorns roll i katastrofens skugga – En kvalitativ studie om förväntningarna på kuratorsrollen i akuta krissituationer

Al Khaigani, Saja LU (2025) SAHS05 20251
School of Social Work
Abstract
This study aimed to explore the role of medical social workers during acute crises in somatic healthcare settings. A qualitative research design was used, based on semi-structured interviews with hospital-based workers. Thematic analysis was employed to explore the expectations placed on health social workers during acute crises. The findings showed that social workers play a multifaceted role, marked by emotional presence, ethical responsibility, and a holistic perspective that includes practical support, information sharing, and coordination with other professionals. Their ability to respond flexibly and relationally was identified as crucial in chaotic and unpredictable situations. The study concluded that social work in acute crises... (More)
This study aimed to explore the role of medical social workers during acute crises in somatic healthcare settings. A qualitative research design was used, based on semi-structured interviews with hospital-based workers. Thematic analysis was employed to explore the expectations placed on health social workers during acute crises. The findings showed that social workers play a multifaceted role, marked by emotional presence, ethical responsibility, and a holistic perspective that includes practical support, information sharing, and coordination with other professionals. Their ability to respond flexibly and relationally was identified as crucial in chaotic and unpredictable situations. The study concluded that social work in acute crises requires broad psychosocial competence, organizational recognition, and clear structural conditions to enable sustainable and effective crisis interventions. (Less)
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author
Al Khaigani, Saja LU
supervisor
organization
course
SAHS05 20251
year
type
H3 - Professional qualifications (4 Years - )
subject
keywords
medical social work, acute crisis, somatic healthcare, interdisciplinary care, psychosocial support, kurator, kris
language
Swedish
id
9192330
date added to LUP
2025-06-09 16:10:44
date last changed
2025-06-09 16:10:44
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  abstract     = {{This study aimed to explore the role of medical social workers during acute crises in somatic healthcare settings. A qualitative research design was used, based on semi-structured interviews with hospital-based workers. Thematic analysis was employed to explore the expectations placed on health social workers during acute crises. The findings showed that social workers play a multifaceted role, marked by emotional presence, ethical responsibility, and a holistic perspective that includes practical support, information sharing, and coordination with other professionals. Their ability to respond flexibly and relationally was identified as crucial in chaotic and unpredictable situations. The study concluded that social work in acute crises requires broad psychosocial competence, organizational recognition, and clear structural conditions to enable sustainable and effective crisis interventions.}},
  author       = {{Al Khaigani, Saja}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Kuratorns roll i katastrofens skugga – En kvalitativ studie om förväntningarna på kuratorsrollen i akuta krissituationer}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}