School Social Work Information Systems (SSWIS): a relational database for school social workers.

After a review of their information management system, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Social Work Office began a process to improve data collection and information management. The result was the creation of the School Social Work Information System, a relational database designed and develo...

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Publicado en:Journal of Technology in Human Services Vol. 21; no. 1/2; pp. 161 - 176
Autor principal: Redmond ME
Formato: pictorial tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2003
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Sumario:After a review of their information management system, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Social Work Office began a process to improve data collection and information management. The result was the creation of the School Social Work Information System, a relational database designed and developed by the school social workers themselves. This article reviews the process of evaluating existing systems, developing and implementing the new system, evaluation and continued development of the new system, and implications for further social work practice. This article is intended to provide the school social worker with the necessary information to develop similar systems.