Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work / by James W. Drisko, Melissa D. Grady.

Academic

I. What is Evidence-Based Practice and How It Influences Clinical Practice- Introduction and Overview -- Three Perspectives on Evidence-Based Practice -- The Steps of EBP in Clinical Practice: An Overview -- Step 1 of EBP: Assessment in Clinical Social Work and Identifying Practice Information Needs -- Step 2 of EBP: Locating Practice Research -- Step 3 of EBP -- Part 1: Evaluating Research Designs -- Step 3 of EBP -- Part 2: Evaluating Research Methods -- Step 3 of EBP -- Part 3: Meta-Analysis and Systematic Reviews: Aggregated Research Results -- Step 4 of EBP: Collaboratively Discussing Treatment Options with the Client -- Steps 5 and 6 of EBP: Finalizing the Treatment Plan and Practice Evaluation -- II. Case Examples of Evidence-Based Practice -- Sam: An Older, Gay Man Who Appears Depressed -- Ray: A Man Fearful of Panic Attacks -- Sally: A 12-Year-Old Who May Have Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder -- Newman and Loretta: Parents of Arthur, A Man Who Has Schizophrenia -- Jin: A 16-Year-Old Korean-American Male with Drinking Issues -- Jennifer: A Young Homeless Woman Who Has Borderline Personality Disorder -- Bethany: A Young Woman Recalling her Traumatic History -- Gabrielle: A Young Woman in Pain who is Opioid Dependent -- III. EBP in Clinical Social Work Education and Ongoing Issues -- Evidence-Based Practice: Teaching and Supervision -- Continuing Issues Regarding EBP in Practice -- Conclusion: The Evidence for Evidence Based Practice -- Glossary -- Appendix A: An Outline for a Biopsychosocial Assessment and Intervention Plan -- Appendix B: A Bullet Point Summary of the Merits and the Limitations of EBP.