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The evidence missing from evidence-based practice.

Richard B Stuart1, Scott O Lilienfeld

  • 1University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry, Edmonds, WA 98020, USA. rstuart@seanet.com

The American Psychologist
|September 19, 2007
PubMed
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Psychologists must provide evidence-informed services by defining scientific evidence, avoiding harmful treatments, and continuously evaluating cases. This ensures ethical practice and client safety in psychological interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • The APA Presidential Task Force report on Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology was critiqued for omissions.
  • Key issues like operationalizing "evidence," addressing iatrogenic treatments, and ongoing case evaluation were neglected.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight critical omissions in the APA task force report on evidence-based practice.
  • To advocate for a more comprehensive approach to evidence-informed psychological services.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of the APA Presidential Task Force report.
  • Identification of three neglected areas crucial for evidence-based practice.

Main Results:

  • The report failed to operationalize "evidence," address iatrogenic treatments, and emphasize ongoing case evaluation.

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  • These omissions limit a complete understanding of evidence-based practice.

    • Conclusions:

    • Psychologists have an ethical obligation to provide evidence-informed services.
    • Implementing clearer evidence operationalization, ruling out harmful methods, and ongoing objective case evaluation are essential steps.