Take into account the next citation: “Usually occasions, potential customers of analysis information are unconnected to those that do the analysis, and consequently an enormous hole ensues between analysis information and observe behaviors” (Barwick, M., Boudell, Okay., Stasiulis, E., Ferguson, H., Blase, Okay., & Fixsen, D., 2005). Social staff should work to shut the hole perceived by the authors of this quote.
In your earlier analysis course, you addressed the idea of evidence-based observe. Nonetheless, it’s important to not fall right into a behavior of utilizing the time period “evidence-based observe” with no clear understanding of its which means. Specifically, it is very important perceive what requirements of proof should exist to categorise an intervention or a program as proof primarily based. On this project, you might be to make clear your understanding of the character of evidence-based observe and analyze the challenges and alternatives for implementing evidence-based observe in your present social work observe.
To arrange for this Dialogue, learn the Studying Sources that present details about completely different features of the evidence-based observe idea. As you learn, contemplate how evidence-based observe or evidence- primarily based applications could be utilized in a social work company the place you’re employed or the place you had a practicum expertise.
Put up(2 to three pages) an outline of the distinguishing traits of evidenced-based observe. Then present an analysis of things that may help or impede your efforts in adopting evidence-based observe or evidence-based applications.
Required Readings
Document: Thyer, B. (2010). Introductory principles of social work research. In B. Thyer (Ed.), The handbook of social work research methods (2nd ed., pp.1–8). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. (PDF)
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Document: Cooney, S. M., Huser, C. M., Small, S., & O’Connor, C. (2007). Evidence-based programs: An overview. What Works, Wisconsin —Research to Practice Series, (6), 1–8. Retrieved from http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks_06.pdf (PDF)
Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Madison/Extension.
Document: O’Connor, C., Small, S. A., & Cooney, S. M. (2007). Program fidelity and adaptation: Meeting local needs without compromising program effectiveness. What Works, Wisconsin —Research to Practice Series, (4), 1–6. Retrieved from http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks_04.pdf (PDF)
Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Madison/Extension.
Document: Small, S. A., Cooney, S. M., Eastman G. & O’Connor, C. (2007). Guidelines for selecting an evidence-based program: Balancing community needs, program quality, and organizational resources. What Works, Wisconsin —Research to Practice Series, (3), 1–6. Retrieved from whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks_03.pdf (PDF)
Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Madison/Extension.
Document: Small, S. A., Reynolds, A. J., O’Connor, C., & Cooney, S. M. (2005). What works, Wisconsin: What science tells us about cost-effective programs for juvenile delinquency prevention. Retrieved from http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworkswisconsin.pdf (PDF)
Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Madison/Extension.
