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Exploring the changes and challenges of COVID-19 in adult safeguarding practice: qualitative findings from a mixed-methods project.
- Source :
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Journal of Adult Protection . 2022, Vol. 24 Issue 3/4, p132-148. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present findings from a mixed-methods study on the impact that COVID-19 has had on adult safeguarding. The research sought to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19 to both frontline and non-frontline professionals working in adult safeguarding. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed-methods project was undertaken comprising a literature review, survey, semi-structured interviews and a small number of freedom of information requests. This paper presents the findings predominantly from the survey and interviews. Findings: Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 has presented a variety of challenges for professionals working in adult safeguarding. The themes that occurred most often were the day-to-day changes and challenges, relationships across sectors, information and navigating the ethical questions in safeguarding. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, the findings represent the first focused qualitative mixed-method study aimed at understanding more about the impact the pandemic has had on adult safeguarding through the eyes of those professionals working in that field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14668203
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 3/4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Adult Protection
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159754634
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/JAP-01-2022-0002