Recognizing the need for evidence-based macro practices in organizational and community settings
1School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284-2027, USA. enetting@vcu.edu
Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work
|December 2, 2008
Summary
Evidence-based macro practice (EBP) integrates client values with research for programmatic and policy change. Effective EBP requires assessing situations and contexts to guide decision-making and evidence management.
Area of Science:
- Social Work Practice
- Program Development
- Community Organizing
Background:
- The importance of evidence-based macro practice (EBP) is increasingly recognized.
- EBP involves integrating client values with the best available research evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the necessity and application of evidence-based macro practices.
- To provide guidance on defining and implementing EBP in various macro contexts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on evidence-based practices in social work.
- Conceptual analysis of EBP in macro practice settings.
- Development of guiding questions for decision-making.
Main Results:
- Evidence search strategies vary depending on the practice situation.
- The nature of evidence in macro practice is context-dependent.
- Situational assessment and contextual awareness are crucial for defining EBP.
Conclusions:
- Effective EBP in macro practice necessitates a flexible approach to evidence utilization.
- Practitioners need skills to assess situations and manage evidence effectively.
- Guiding questions can support decision-making in applying EBP.
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