Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work
The second edition of Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work continues to bridge the gap between social work research and clinical practice, presenting EBP as both an effective approach to social work and a broader social movement. Buil
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James W. Drisko Melissa D. Grady
Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work Second Edition
Essential Clinical Social Work Series
Series Editor Carol Tosone, School of Social Work, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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James W. Drisko • Melissa D. Grady
Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work Second Edition
James W. Drisko School for Social Work Smith College Northampton, MA, USA
Melissa D. Grady School of Social Service Catholic University of America Washington, DC, USA
ISSN 2520-162X ISSN 2520-1611 (electronic) Essential Clinical Social Work Series ISBN 978-3-030-15223-9 ISBN 978-3-030-15224-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15224-6 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a major shaping influence in clinical social work practice, in relation to economic policies, and in professional education. The definition of EBP remains contested; professionals still fail to distinguish EBP as a practice decision-making process from a list of treatments that have some type of research support (which are correctly called empirically supported treatments). All mental health practitioners should understand what EBP is, what it is not, and how it shapes both client options and their own practice experiences. This book explores EBP in depth and in detail. Our focus includes case exemplars that show how the EBP decision-making process is done in practice. There are many recent books about evidence-based practice in social work and in other mental health professions. In reviewing these books, it appeared to
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