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Evidence Based Social Science in China Paper 2: The History and Development of Evidence Based Social Work in China
Zheng-Gang Bai1, Ru-Hai Bai1, Jia-Yu Duan1
1The Evidence-Based Research Center of Social Science & Health, School of Public Affair, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China; Master of Social Work (MSW) Education Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
Objectives:
To present the history and potential for development of evidence-based (EB) social work in China.
Study Design And Setting:
The conception and methodology of EB social work is a potential strategy to support high quality development of social work in China. This article documents and analyzes the progress of EB social work in China. We focus on current research, reasons, challenges, and strategies.
Results:
EB social work started late in China. The number of EB social work literature and systematic reviews has increased since 2004. The development of EB social work has been uneven nationally with few practitioners and decision makers involved. However, more and more social work researchers received training in evidence-based practice through national workshops and conferences.
Conclusion:
EB social work faced various challenges, but there are now more opportunities for EB social work development in China. Researchers, practitioners, managers and decision makers are encouraged to work together to establish a thorough methodological system and use existing evidence as much as possible when carrying out social work programs and services.
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