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From concept to implementation
— challenges facing evidence-based social work | | Author(s) | Edward J Mullen, Aron Shlonsky, Sarah E Bledsoe |
| Journal title | Evidence & Policy, vol 1, no 1, January 2005 |
| Source | http://www.policypress.org.uk |
| Keywords | Social work ; Services ; Evaluation. |
| Annotation | Evidence-based practice and policy is an innovative concept born out of medicine and surrounded by a great deal of debate. Although researchers have begun to define and build frameworks for the process of evidence-based social work (EBSW), few practitioners appear to employ evidence-based approaches and relatively little is known about how to facilitate this form of knowledge transfer. Arguments in favour of evidence-based practice include: its potential to enhance the quality of decisions about the care of individual clients; managing constantly evolving research knowledge and incorporating clients' values and expectations into the practice process and choices; providing a framework for education and self-directed lifelong learning; and encouraging high quality practice relevant research. Although EBSW appears promising and complementary to social work values, there have been many arguments made in opposition to its use. This article outlines the origins of EBSW, current thoughts about its definition and applications. It discusses eight key challenges to the application of evidence-based practice and policy in social work. Historically, other promising innovations within social work have materialised and disintegrated without gaining widespread acceptance. Social work's response to these challenges will dictate the shape EBSW takes, and whether or not it is implemented widely across the field. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-050615201 A |
| Classmark | IG: I: 4C |
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