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‘Earthquake of the century’ and its aftermath: Reflections on social work practices implemented in the first hours of the disaster at a hospital in Türkiye
This article presents the practice reflections of two social work academics who worked with individuals affected by a recent disaster in Kayseri, Türkiye. The study shares the experiences and insights regarding how hospital-based social work interventions were conducted in the first hours following the earthquake.
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