Evidence Based Social Work Practice (EBSWP)

Transcript:Evidence Based Social Work Practice (EBSWP):
Evidence Based Social Work Practice (EBSWP) Workshop August 22, 2011 Gallaudet University School of Social Work Edward J Mullen 9:00 – 10:30 Evidence Based Practice: Definitions, History, & Competencies 10:30 – 10:40 Break 10:40 – 12:00 Finding Evidence: Evidence-based Practices 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 2:30 Resources & Curriculum Implications for Teaching & Learning 2:30 – 2:40 Break 2:40 – 4:00 Break-out Group Discussion: Applications to Classroom & Field Curriculum Agenda Definitions Conceptual Frameworks Process Skills Question Types Evidence History Bridging Research & Practice in Social Work Evidence-based Medicine (EBM) Translating EBM into Social Work Contexts Competencies Evidence Based Practice (EBP): Definitions, History, & Competencies - Overview How can EBP concepts, skills, & competencies be taught in the Gallaudet University School of Social Work Curriculum? How can class and field teaching & learning be integrated around EBP? How can EBP content be infused into current course syllabi? How can EBP problem-based learning be fostered? How can EBP critical thinking & EBP critical assessment skills be enhanced in the curriculum? Issues for Break-out Group Discussion (handout 15) Evidence-based Policy Practice Evidence-based Management Practice Evidence-based Direct Practice Evidence-based Social Work Practice Begins with Questions from All Practice Levels from Populations to Individuals Evidence-based policy is concerned with problems about how best to achieve group or population goals. What is Evidence-based Policy Practice? For children with mental health problems is it best to: provide remedial treatment services in residential treatment facilities Or in community-based programs that allow children to remain at home? An Evidence-based Policy Question Is it best to provide adults with severe and persistent mental disorders: sheltered work programs Or supportive services aimed at securing employment in the community? Another Evidence-based Policy Question Evidence-based management deals with problems about how best to organize, finance & implement services to populations. What is Evidence-based Management? How best to create & sustain an organizational environment so as to move the organization toward policy-based outcomes? An Evidence-based Management Question: How best to create and sustain a learning-based organization? Another Evidence-based Management Question: Deals with problems of specific client units Problems are those of identifiable clients in need of some type of: Assessment Intervention Prevention Evaluative service Questions have to do with here-and-now practice choices that must be made for specific clients What is Evidence-based Direct Practice? EBP is integration of Best research evidence Practitioner expertise Client values Research evidence Practice relevant research from: Basic