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Ms. Christine Baker - Centre for Social Work and Social Carework Research

BSc Econ (Hons); R.G.N.; F.E.T.C.

Chris joined the Centre for Social Carework Research as a senior research assistant in 2006.  She is a registered general nurse and has a further education teaching certificate. Chris is also a member of the Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Ageing. 

Chris has had several years experience of conducting both qualitative and quantitative research. She is currently undertaking a PhD that explores the boundary between health and social care in relation to older people. Research projects that Chris has been involved in since joining the Centre include: 

  •  The Impact of Training and Qualifications for Staff on the Quality of Care and Outcomes for Older People in Residential Care Homes.
  • Culture and Climate in Community Mental Health Teams
  • Supporting reconfiguration of social care roles in integrated care settings in the UK: a comparative study across three health and social care economies.
  • International Recruitment of Social Workers and Social Care Workers in Wales

Research interests include; Primary health and social care of older people. Multi disciplinary team working.

Publications/ Reports:

 

Harding, N.and Baker, C. (1995) The Needs of Highly Dependent Older People Living in the Community in West Glamorgan. A Comparative Study.

Baker, C. (1998) Integrated Nursing Teams in Primary Care. Welsh Practice Nurses Association. Issue 7.  1998.

Clutton, S. and Baker, C. (2001) The Swansea Health Development Scheme: Targeted Services for Ethnic Minority Families and Young People: An Evaluation.

Clutton, S. and Baker, C. (2002) The Swansea Sure Start Project. An Evaluation.

Button, L. Green, B., Tengnah, C., Johansson, I. and Baker, C. The impact of international placements on nurses’ personal and professional lives: literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing  issue of May 2005, Volume 50, Issue 3!

Evans, S. Baker, C. Huxley, P. White, J. and Philpin P. (2007). International Recruitment of Social Care Workers in Wales.  The Impact of Training and Qualifications for Staff on the Quality of Care and Outcomes For Older People in Residential Care Homes.

Evans, S. Baker, C. Huxley (2007).  The Impact of Training and Qualifications for Staff on the Quality of Care and Outcomes For Older People in Residential Care Homes

 

Contact Details:

Room 403, Vivian Tower

Email: c.m.baker@swansea.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)1792 602624

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