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Data collection: are social workers reliable?
Abstract
Social workers are required to collect a considerable amount of personal information about clients and their families that may be unrelated to direct clinical work. Administrators often use this for the purpose of payment, service documentation, agency planning, and accountability. The worker's concern about the appropriateness of collecting this data may result in poor compliance or even falsification of information. In a survey of Minnesota social workers, noncompliance with data collection requirements was substantial. The authors also found a significant degree of conflict about privacy and confidentiality issues. These findings suggest a basis of concern for those who must rely on accurate data for administrative planning. (Journal abstract.)
Journal
(1992)
vol16
no2
pages89-99
Categories
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Evaluation and Information Management
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Program Evaluation Strategies
