Research 103 -Treatment Program
Research 103 -Treatment Program
About 15 years ago, before evidence-based practice became a
standard to which to aspire, a professor found an article
describing a treatment program for substance-abusing AfricanAmerican women that incorporated their children and aimed to
preserve their families. The program was built around principles of
African-centered theory. The professor thought the program
appeared well designed and heartily urged students to study the
article and possibly find ways to imitate the program ideas, if not
the program itself.
A few years later, the professor, having continued her education,
especially in the area of research, searched for a follow-up on the
program, perhaps reporting outcomes and evidence of
effectiveness. No research evidence on the program appears in
the scholarly journals. In fact, no evidence that the program
continues to exist at this time has been found. The fact that what
appeared to be a promising practice approach did not endure or
have the opportunity to benefit from Assessment is unfortunate.
To prepare for this Discussion, read the Poitier et al. study and
then revisit what you have learned about your assigned step of
the research process. Consider what would be the most important
information to share with your colleagues about that step.
Together the class will create a research plan for evaluating the
rite of passage program described in the assigned article.

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