Evidence-Based Practice and Policy: Choices Ahead

@article{Gambrill2006EvidenceBasedPA,
  title={Evidence-Based Practice and Policy: Choices Ahead},
  author={Eileen Gambrill},
  journal={Research on Social Work Practice},
  year={2006},
  volume={16},
  pages={338 - 357}
}
  • E. Gambrill
  • Published 1 May 2006
  • Psychology
  • Research on Social Work Practice
Choices about how to view evidence-based practice (EBP) are being made by educators, practitioners, agency administrators, and staff in a variety of organizations designed to promote integration of research and practice such as clearinghouses on EBP. Choices range from narrow views of EBP such as use of empirically based guidelines and treatment manuals to the broad philosophy and evolving process of EBP, envisioned by its originators, that addresses evidentiary, ethical, and application issues… 
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