‘Earthquake of the century’ and its aftermath: Reflections on social work practices implemented in the first hours of the disaster at a hospital in Türkiye
International Social Work, vol.68, no.4, pp.746-750, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 68 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2025
- Doi Number: 10.1177/00208728241280521
- Journal Name: International Social Work
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, CINAHL, Index Islamicus, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Social Sciences Abstracts
- Page Numbers: pp.746-750
- Keywords: Disaster management, disasters, earthquake, hospital, reflective practice, social work
- Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
This article presents the practice reflections of two social work academics who worked with individuals affected by a recent disaster in Kayseri, Türkiye. The study shares the experiences and insights regarding how hospital-based social work interventions were conducted in the first hours following the earthquake.