Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work

If asked to select the single best book for students or practitioners interested in evidence-based practice, this is certainly the book I would recommend." - Matthew Owen Howard, Ph.D., Frank Daniels Distinguished Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Editor, Social Work Re...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Drisko, James W., Grady, Melissa D. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
Series:Essential Clinical Social Work Series
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I. What is Evidence Based Practice and How It Influences Clinical Practice?- Introduction and Overview
  • Three Perspectives on Evidence Based Practice
  • The Steps of EBP in Clinical Social Work: An Overview
  • Assessment in Clinical Social Work and Identifying
  • Practice Information Needs
  • Locating Practice Research
  • Evaluating Research: Research Designs in EBM/EBP
  • Evaluating Research: Other Issues of Research Methodology in EBM/EBP
  • Meta-analysis and Systematic Reviews: Aggregating
  • Research Results
  • Shared Decision Making with the Client
  • Finalizing the Treatment Plan and Practice Evaluation
  • II. Case Examples of Evidence Based Practice
  • Sam: An Older, Gay Man who appears Depressed
  • Ray: A Man Fearful of Panic Attacks
  • Sally: A 12 year old who has Reactive Attachment Disorder
  • Newman and Loretta: Parents of Arthur, a Man who has Schizophrenia
  • Jin: 16 year old Korean-American Male with Drinking Issues
  • Jennifer: A Young Homeless Woman who has Borderline Personality Disorder
  • III. EBP in Clinical Social Work Education and Ongoing Issues
  • Evidence Based Practice: Teaching and Supervision
  • Continuing Issues Regarding EBP in Practice
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Glossary
  • Appendix A: An Outline for a Biopsychosocial Assessment and Intervention Plan
  • Appendix B: A Bullet Point Summary of the Merits and the Limitations of EBP.