Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work

Download or read book Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work written by James W. Drisko and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work introduces the key ideas of evidence-based clinical social work practice and their thoughtful application. It intends to inform practitioners and to address the challenges and needs faced in real world practice. This book lays out the many strengths of the EBP model, but also offers perspectives on its limitations and challenges. An appreciative but critical perspective is offered throughout. Practical issues (agency supports, access to research resources, help in appraising research) are addressed - and some practical solutions offered. Ethical issues in assessment/diagnosis, working with diverse families to make treatment decisions, and delivering complex treatments requiring specific skill sets are also included.