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Allison D Murdach¹

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Area of Science:

Social Work Practice
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

The social work profession is undergoing a reevaluation to integrate evidence-based practices.
Direct social work practice currently faces challenges in fully adopting scientific methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the issues surrounding the evidence-based reevaluation of social work.
To analyze the reliance on qualitative, nonscientific "soft" data in direct social work practice.

Main Methods:

Exploration of the challenges in adopting "hard" scientific data in social work.
Identification and categorization of "soft" data sources used by practitioners.

Main Results:

Social workers in direct practice continue to heavily utilize qualitative "soft" data.
Analysis of the practical application and assessment of "soft" data in daily casework.

Conclusions:

Understanding and evaluating "soft" data is crucial for effective direct social work.
Bridging the gap between "hard" scientific evidence and practical "soft" data is essential for advancing evidence-based social work.