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van der Zwet, Renske J. M.; Kolmer, Deirdre M. Beneken genaamd; Schalk, RenĂ© – Research on Social Work Practice, 2016
Objectives: This study assesses social workers' orientation toward the evidence-based practice (EBP) process and explores which specific variables (e.g. age) are associated. Methods: Data were collected from 341 Dutch social workers through an online survey which included a Dutch translation of the EBP Process Assessment Scale (EBPPAS), along with…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Social Work, Caseworkers, Predictor Variables
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Gray, Mel; Joy, Elyssa; Plath, Debbie; Webb, Stephen A. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2013
The article reports on the findings of a review of empirical studies examining the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the human services. Eleven studies were located that defined EBP as a research-informed, clinical decision-making process and identified barriers and facilitators to EBP implementation. A thematic analysis of the…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Evidence, Theory Practice Relationship, Best Practices
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Michalopoulos, Lynn; Ahn, Haksoon; Shaw, Terry V.; O'Connor, Julia – Research on Social Work Practice, 2012
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of Family-Centered Practice (FCP) among child welfare workers who are expected to use FCP principles in their work with children and families. Method: Nine focus groups were conducted among child welfare workers across seven different regions within one state to assess caseworker's…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Social Work, Focus Groups, Program Implementation
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Brekke, John S.; Phillips, Elizabeth; Pancake, Laura; O, Anne; Lewis, Jenebah; Duke, Jessica – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
The Interventions and Practice Research Infrastructure Program (IPRISP) funding mechanism was introduced by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to bridge the gap between the worlds of services research and the usual care practice in the community. The goal was to build infrastructure that would provide a platform for research to…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health, Theory Practice Relationship
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Bhattacharyya, Onil; Reeves, Scott; Zwarenstein, Merrick – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
Despite the growing knowledge base on evidence-based practices in social work and medicine, there is a large gap between what is known and what is consistently done. Implementation research is the study of methods to promote the uptake of research findings into routine practice. In this article, we describe the rationale for implementation…
Descriptors: Social Work, Theory Practice Relationship, Intervention, Program Implementation
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Dearing, James W. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
Few social science theories have a history of conceptual and empirical study as long as does the diffusion of innovations. The robustness of this theory derives from the many disciplines and fields of study in which diffusion has been studied, from the international richness of these studies, and from the variety of new ideas, practices, programs,…
Descriptors: Social Sciences, Social Work, Intervention, Social Theories
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Fixsen, Dean L.; Blase, Karen A.; Naoom, Sandra F.; Wallace, Frances – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
The failure of better science to readily produce better services has led to increasing interest in the science and practice of implementation. The results of recent reviews of implementation literature and best practices are summarized in this article. Two frameworks related to implementation stages and core implementation components are described…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Best Practices, Theory Practice Relationship, Literature Reviews
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Manuel, Jennifer I.; Mullen, Edward J.; Fang, Lin; Bellamy, Jennifer L.; Bledsoe, Sarah E. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
The implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) as a professional model of practice for social work has been suggested as one approach to support informed clinical decision making. However, different barriers and processes have been identified that impact the use of EBP at individual, organizational, and systemic levels. This article describes…
Descriptors: Social Agencies, Social Work, Theory Practice Relationship, Caseworker Approach
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Kerner, Jon F.; Hall, Kara L. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
In moving health and social service programs from planning into action, it is essential to understand the extent to which the knowledge gained from research should influence the actions taken by organizations and agencies that provide services (e.g., government, nongovernment organizations [NGOs]). The complexity of the challenges in translating…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Public Sector, Public Policy, Theory Practice Relationship
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Glasgow, Russell E. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
This article summarizes critical evaluation needs, challenges, and lessons learned in translational research. Evaluation can play a key role in enhancing successful application of research-based programs and tools as well as informing program refinement and future research. Discussion centers on what is unique about evaluating programs and…
Descriptors: Evaluation Needs, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Objectives, Measurement Techniques