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  • Behavior Analysis
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Intervention Science

Background:

  • Applied behavior analysts (ABAs) report using evidence-based practice (EBP), but definitions of "evidence" and "practice" vary.
  • Current practice often focuses on discrete procedures rather than comprehensive solutions.
  • A unified approach is needed to define and implement EBP in behavior analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define "practice" within applied behavior analysis as a consumer-focused service.
  • To propose a framework for developing and evaluating evidence-based practices (EBPs) in behavior analysis.
  • To highlight the necessity of synthesizing intervention procedures into standardized yet flexible packages.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of "evidence" and "practice" in behavior analysis.
  • Proposal of intervention packages as a method to integrate multiple procedures.
  • Emphasis on the role of intervention manuals for standardization and individualization.
  • Advocacy for group study designs, such as randomized controlled trials, for package evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Evidence-based practice requires viewing problems and solutions holistically, integrating discrete procedures into comprehensive packages.
  • Intervention packages must balance standardization for replication with flexibility for individualization.
  • Package effectiveness should be evaluated as a whole, often through group research designs.
  • Synthesis of research is crucial for advancing the quality and quantity of EBPs.

Conclusions:

  • Applied behavior analysis must move beyond analyzing single procedures to synthesizing interventions into effective packages.
  • Intervention manuals are essential tools for creating replicable and adaptable EBPs.
  • Evaluating the overall impact of intervention packages is critical for addressing consumer needs.
  • A synthesized approach to EBP offers significant opportunities for behavior analysts to improve services.