Lipke, Cathy

Social workers play a crucial role in patient wellbeing in a health care setting. Technological advances have changed the way patients and practitioners communicate. Social work has attempted to keep up with advances in technology, however there are barriers. This study interviewed health care social workers and explored the use of technology in their practice. In the time of a global pandemic, health care has seen many restrictions to receiving care and supporting family members of patients. Social workers and their use of technology plays can play a major role in supporting patients accessing services and keeping patients connected with their families.