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(Received, 10 June 2025; Revision Accepted 21, July 2025)
ABSTRACT
The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between "Social Workers variables and their service delivery in Teaching Hospital. To achieve the purpose of this study, related literatures were reviewed in line with the sub variables under discussion. One null hypothesis was formulated to guide the study. A survey research design was the appropriate design for the study. The purposive sampling technique was employed for the study. The sample size was made up of 48 social workers in Calabar Teaching Hospital. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis was used for the analysis of hypothesis, all at 0.05 significance level. Findings from this study revealed thus there is a positive significant relationship between social workers years of experience and their service delivery. It was recommended among others that, the issue of improving one's educational qualification before entering job should be encouraged on the professionals to help them improved not just services but the entire work ethics.
KEYWORD: Social Workers variables and their service delivery in Teaching Hospital
INTRODUCTION
In the realm of healthcare provision, the role of social workers is indispensable. Social workers play a pivotal role in addressing the psychosocial aspects of patient care, ensuring holistic wellbeing, and facilitating effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
However, the effective delivery of social work services in healthcare settings is dependent upon various factors, ranging from personal factors, organizational dynamics and external influences such as government policies and community demographics (Anon, 2022).
Nigeria's healthcare system grapples with multifaceted challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, lack of motivation, healthcare workforce shortages, and disparities in access to quality care is calling for concern according to (Glory, Rose, Fidelis & Elizabeth 2024). Within this landscape, teaching hospitals serve as vital institutions for medical education, research, and specialized healthcare services. They are often face with high patient volumes, resource constraints, and complex care needs, posing unique challenges for social workers operating within these environments (Tung and Boyd, 2016). Edoho, Arikpo & Bella (2022), has this to say, Social workers in healthcare settings fulfill a myriad of roles, encompassing psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, resource coordination, and discharge planning without prompt annual leave due to the fact that workers' monetize this...