Evidence-based (informed) macro practice paradigm: integration of practice expertise and research

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Professional Practice Studies

Background:

• The empirical practice movement emphasizes evidence-based approaches.
• Macro practice requires a robust evidence base for theories, policies, and interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine challenges and opportunities in implementing the empirical practice movement.
• To outline the collaborative efforts needed for constructing an evidence-based macro practice paradigm.

Main Methods:

• Critical examination of the quantity, type, and quality of evidence supporting macro practice.
• Integration of scientific information with professional judgment.

Main Results:

• Collaboration among practitioners, educators, and researchers is essential.
• Evidence-based practice (EBP) logic is appealing but faces implementation hurdles.

Conclusions:

• Successful evidence-based practice hinges on critical appraisal of supporting evidence.
• Translating evidence-based practice into practice settings presents significant challenges that require further examination.