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Evidence-Informed Decision Making in Child Welfare: A Randomized Control Trial Evaluation
Kristen Lwin1, Claudia Cousineau2, Christine Elgie1
1Department of Social Work, University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada.
Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (2019)
|July 4, 2023
Summary
This study shows that Evidence-informed Decision Making (EIDM) training improved child welfare workers' confidence and use of research. The training enhanced critical thinking and research exploration in practice.
Area of Science:
- Child welfare research
- Evidence-informed practice
- Social work education
Background:
- Child welfare practice involves critical decisions impacting families.
- Evidence-informed Decision Making (EIDM) supports critical thinking and deliberate practice.
- Integrating research into decision-making is crucial for effective child welfare services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an online Evidence-informed Decision Making (EIDM) training for child welfare workers.
- To assess the training's impact on workers' attitudes and behaviors towards research utilization.
- To enhance critical thinking and deliberate practice in child welfare service delivery.
Main Methods:
- A randomized control trial design was employed.
- The online EIDM training comprised five modules delivered over several weeks.
- Generalized Linear Model Repeated Measures analyses were used to assess outcomes.
Main Results:
- The EIDM training demonstrated a significant main effect on participants' confidence in using research.
- The training also positively influenced the reported use of research in practice.
- A total of 59 participants completed the study (intervention n=36, control n=23).
Conclusions:
- The EIDM training effectively influenced child welfare workers' engagement with and use of research.
- EIDM engagement serves as a key mechanism for promoting critical thinking and research exploration.
- Findings support the integration of EIDM training to enhance child welfare practice.
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