Group social work intervention enhances the sexual satisfaction of women with Multiple Sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial study.

Sexual problems are among the most common disorders that people with Multiple Sclerosis have to deal with, resulting in decreased sexual satisfaction and quality of life. The study is aimed to investigate the impact of group social work intervention on the sexual satisfaction of women with Multiple Sclerosis. The methodology was a randomized controlled trial and 58 participants recruited (30 for control group and 28 for intervention group).

Social Workers in Pediatric Oncology: A Qualitative Study in Iranian Context.

Background: As professionals, social workers have a special position in relation to considering the needs of children with cancer and their families. Hence, it is important to recognize the experiences and challenges of social workers to improve care of their clients. Method: This study was a qualitative content analysis that aimed to determine a comprehensive understanding of pediatric oncology social workers’ experiences in Iran.

Community-based relapse prevention for opiate dependents: a randomized community controlled trial.

Relapse prevention (RP) programs mainly focus on patients and their families; however a patient's community can also play a significant role in RP. A randomized-controlled-trial was conducted among opiate-dependents discharging from residential abstinence-based treatment programs to assess the effect of a community-based relapse prevention program (CBRP) on the RP. Seventy-one participants were consented and randomized into CBPR (n = 35) or treatment-as-usual arms.