Exam 2: Evidence-Based Practice

Suppose that Jane Doe,MSW properly engages in all of the steps of the EBP process,and then decides that the best evidence indicates that the quality of the therapeutic alliance explains all the variation in client outcome and that the intervention chosen explains none of the variation.In other words,she accepts the Dodo Bird verdict,based on the studies that supported that verdict.This would mean that Jane is NOT really being evidence-based in her practice.

An online search for evidence

The top-down approach to searching for evidence has the advantage of feasibility but can be risky in light of the fallibility and possible bias of experts.

Critical thinkers will:

Which of the following statements is correct about evidence-based practice?

Even if an intervention has been supported by exceptionally strong research evidence,practitioners need to evaluate whether that intervention has been the best choice for their particular client.

The evidence-based practice process

Explain why the evidence-based practice process is important even if no quality outcome studies have ever been conducted that pertain to a client or particular practice situation.(Hint: The last phase of the evidence-based practice process should be an important part of your essay).

The term evidence-based practice is an extension of the term evidence-based medicine,which predated it.

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of the bottom-up and top-down approaches to searching for evidence.

The evidence-based practice model

EBP questions can ask:

Summarize the common factors and dodo bird argument against EBP,and then summarize the counter argument in favor of EBP.

Evidence-based practice implies career-long learning.

Critical thinking is part of evidence-based practice.

Explain why the evaluation phase (the final phase)of the evidence-based practice process is important even when applying an intervention that has been supported by the best research evidence.

An evidence-based practice question should

Evidence-base practice:

Social workers commonly work in settings where superiors do not understand or appreciate evidence-based practice and do not give practitioners enough time or other resources to carry out the evidence-based practice process.

Evidence about practice effectiveness will