Social Work Research in Action
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Type | Essay |
Writer Level | Masters |
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Please keep in mind that this is a master level course, which necessitates master level work. Please double-check the grammar, and you must use the reading material that I have provided. You must respond to all of my questions. Thank you very much.
Week 1: What, Why, and How to Use Evidence-Based Practice
Reading Materials
• B. Thyer (2010). Introduction to the fundamentals of social work research. The handbook of social work research methods (2nd ed., pp. 1–8), edited by B. Thyer. Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA.
• S. M. Cooney, C. M. Huser, S. M. Small, and C. M. O’Connor (2007). An overview of evidence-based programs. Wisconsin—Research to Practice Series, (6), 1–8. What Works, Wisconsin—Research to Practice Series, (6), 1–8. http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks 06.pdf was retrieved from http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks 06.pdf
• C. O’Connor, S. A. Small, and S. M. Cooney (2007). Meeting local needs without jeopardizing program effectiveness is the goal of program fidelity and adaptation. Wisconsin—Research to Practice Series, (4), 1–6. What Works, Wisconsin—Research to Practice Series, (4), 1–6. http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks 04.pdf was retrieved from http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks 04.pdf.
• S. A. Small, S. M. Cooney, G. Eastman, and C. O’Connor (2007). Community needs, program quality, and organizational resources are all factors to consider when choosing an evidence-based program. Wisconsin—Research to Practice Series, (3), 1–6. What Works, Wisconsin—Research to Practice Series, (3), 1–6. http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks 03.pdf was retrieved from http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks 03.pdf.
• UW-Extension (University of Wisconsin) (2007). To put report briefs into practice, conduct research. http://whatworks.uwex.edu/Pages/1researchbriefs.html was retrieved from http://whatworks.uwex.edu/Pages/1researchbriefs.html.
• S. A. Small, A. J. Reynolds, C. O’Connor, and S. M. Cooney (2005). What works in Wisconsin: What science has to say about cost-effective juvenile delinquency prevention programs. http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworkswisc onsin.pdf was retrieved from http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworkswisc onsin.pdf.
• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is a federal agency that deals with substance abuse and mental health issues (2018). A resource center for evidence-based practices. https://www.samhsa.gov/ebp-resource-center/index.html
• J. K. Whittaker, J. K. Whittaker, J. K. Whittaker (2009). Evidence-based intervention and services for at-risk youth: A North American perspective on policy, practice, and research challenges
as well as research 166–177 in Child & Family Social Work, vol. 14, no. 2.
• The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare) (2018). Registries of programs. http://www.cebc4cw.org/home/ retrieved from http://www.cebc4cw.org/home/
• The Social Work Policy Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of social (2018). Practice that is based on evidence. Media can be found at http://www.socialworkpolicy.org/research/evidence-based-practice-2.html#resources
• Laureate Education (Producer); Laureate Education (Producer); Laureate Education (Producer (2013d). [Interactive media] MSW homepage https://class.waldenu.edu/retrieved
• Laureate Education (Producer); Laureate Education (Producer); Laureate Education (Producer (2013a). 4th episode of the Bradley family [Video file]. https://class.waldenu.edu/retrieved
Consider the following quote: “Oftentimes, potential users of research knowledge are disconnected from those who conduct the research, resulting in a significant gap between research knowledge and practice behaviors” (Barwick, M., Boudell, K., Stasiulis, E., Ferguson, H., Blase, K., & Fixsen, D., 2005). The authors of this quote believe that social workers must work to close the gap.
You discussed the concept of evidence-based practice in your previous research course. It’s important, however, not to get into the habit of using the term “evidence-based practice” without first understanding what it means. It’s crucial to understand what evidence standards must be met in order for an intervention or program to be classified as evidence-based. You must clarify your understanding of the nature of evidence-based practice and analyze the challenges and opportunities for implementing it in your current social work practice in this assignment.
Read the Learning Resources to prepare for this Discussion, which provide information on various aspects of the evidence-based practice concept. Consider how evidence-based practice or evidence-based programs might be implemented in a social work agency where you work or where you completed your practicum.
Discussion
Evidence-Based Design: Characteristics, Challenges, and Opportunities
Describe the characteristics of evidence-based practice in a unique way. Then assess the factors that may help or hinder your efforts to adopt evidence-based practice or programs.