Committee Updates – Page 2

Research: Building a Patient-Centered Research Collaborative (PCRC) for Psychosocial Oncology

Recently, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), a nongovernmental organization established through funding from the Affordable Care Act, awarded a two-year $250,000 grant to the University of Michigan School of Social Work and AOSW to establish a Patient-Centered Research Collaborative (PCRC) for Psychosocial Oncology. Collaborative and cooperative group models for scientific research are common in …

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Advocacy and Oncology: A Perfect Match for Social Workers

Progress is not automatic. The world grows better because people wish that it should, and take the right steps to make it better. — Jane Addams

Research Report: Post-Conference Research Institute

In May, immediately following its Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida, AOSW held its first “Post-Conference Research Institute.” The goal was to bridge the gap between research and practice, and bring together researchers and practitioners interested in research to discuss research needs, ideas and projects.

Director’s Report: Communications

In January 2016 I began my three-year term as Communications Director of AOSW, and these last six months have been the start of a most excellent adventure! I can honestly say without reservation that AOSW’s Board of Directors has a keen eye on the future of this organization, the trends in health care and the …

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Director’s Report: Spring Has Sprung and It’s Time for Self-Care

“Spring is in the air!” This is a phrase or even a cliché that we often hear, especially in the north—but do we really think about what it means and how it is applicable in our lives? Most of us can agree that seasons are a vital transition and a part of our planet’s evolution. But …

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Research Report: Reimagining End-of-Life Care

Like many of you, my work as a social worker and researcher has focused on improving the care of individuals impacted by cancer, with a focus on post-treatment survivorship. My own experiences as a two-time cancer survivor informed and fueled a passion to help others through their experiences.

Ambulatory Care/Fee-for-Service SIG: Emergence of Ambulatory Care in Oncology Settings

Advancements in technology have allowed the delivery of cancer care to be flexible, portable and away from the hospital. Procedures and treatments that were once done only on an inpatient basis have drastically increased the use of ambulatory care. The role of oncology social workers in these ambulatory settings is to navigate patients throughout their …

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Director’s Report: Education

I’m writing this from the 2016 AOSW 32nd Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida. To the nearly 500 of you who joined us for three days of learning, networking, friendship and professional development, thank you! This conference wouldn’t be what it is without your participation. I hope you took away new nuggets of knowledge that will …

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Integrative Oncology SIG: What an Exciting Time to be an Oncology Social Worker!

Oncology social work has always been interesting, challenging and rewarding, which is why so many of us were drawn to this field. Being an oncology social worker was never on my bucket list but as many of you have, I found it to be a profession where I felt at home. I remember attending my …

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Director’s Report: Advocacy

As my term as Advocacy Director for AOSW comes to a close, I am reminded of the reasons for my interest in this very important position on the Board of Directors.