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Module One

This module provides an introduction to evidence-based practice, including its definition, process, and motivations. It explores the history and benefits of evidence-based practice and discusses the role of research evidence, practitioner expertise, and client values in decision making.

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Module One

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  1. Module One Evidence Based Practice Introduction and Overview

  2. Definition A Process Involving: • Posing specific questions • Searching for current best evidence • Evaluating the evidence objectively and… • Taking action based on evidence HANDOUT 1: EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE: A GENERAL OVERVIEW

  3. Brief History • Out of Evidence Based Medicine • Evidence not authority ideas have been around for a long time • Consolidated as a framework 1992 • Took off in the late 90s and early 00s

  4. Motivations • Framework to integrate research into practice • Common ground/language across professions • Funding and policy friendly • Ultimately more effective and efficient practice • Consistent with professional goals and ethics

  5. NASW Code of Ethics • Promote the well being of clients • Respect for self-determination • Practice in areas of competence • Advance expertise (professional development) • Examine and keep current with emerging knowledge, research, and evaluation

  6. What is “Evidence” • Research evidence: quantitative and qualitative analyses, evaluations, efficacy studies, etc. But not alone…in conjunction with: • Practitioner’s individual expertise • Client values and expectation

  7. Other decision making factors:

  8. Keeping an Open Mind • Evidence may confirm or disconfirm assumptions • Research evidence does not mandate decision making, but guides it

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