Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work

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 Social Work: An Overview.- Assessment in Clinical Social Work and Identifying.-Practice Information Needs.- Locating Practice Research.- Evaluating Research: Research Designs in EBM/EBP.-Evaluating Research: Other Issues of Research Methodology in EBM/EBP.-Meta-analysis and Systematic Reviews: Aggregating.-Research Results.-Shared Decision Making with the Client.-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 has Reactive Attachment Disorder.-Newman and Loretta: Parents of Arthur, a Man who has Schizophrenia.- Jin: 16 year old Korean-American Male with Drinking Issues.-Jennifer: A Young Homeless Woman who has Borderline Personality Disorder.- III. EBP in Clinical Social Work Education and Ongoing Issues.- Evidence Based Practice: Teaching and Supervision.-Continuing Issues Regarding EBP in Practice.-Conclusion.-References.-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