Oh How I Try to Use Evidence in my Social Work Practice: Efforts, Successes, Frustrations, and Questions

Nathaniel J. Williams, Michael E. Sherr

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Abstract

Convinced by the literature that they could do better for their clients, in this article the authors describe their efforts to transform a categorically-funded program model at one agency from relying on authority and good intentions to evidence-based practice (EBP). Using a case study approach the authors describe a six-year research effort in which they experienced a modicum of success, including completion of a few projects, followed by paralyzing frustrations that warrant sharing with other social work professionals. Reflecting on their experiences, they posit a few questions about EBP for practitioners and leaders in the profession to contemplate. The authors then offer five pathways for moving the profession closer to making EBP a reality in social work.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)100-110
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Evidence-Based Social Work
Volume10
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2013

Keywords

  • children
  • Evidence
  • practice
  • social work

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