Respond to at least two colleagues by noting the similarities and differences in the factors that would support or impede your colleague’s implementation of evidence-based practice as noted in his or her post to those that would impact your implementation of evidence-based practice as noted in your original post. Offer a solution for addressing one of the factors that would impede your colleague’s implementation of evidence-based practice.
DB 1—
Tamikia—
The distinguishing characteristics of evidenced-based practice (EBP) in social work would consist of:
- Informed consent for treatment
- Reliable efficacy data when recommending, selecting, or establishing treatment.
- Implementing empirical literature decision-making
- Implementing systematic, hypothetical testing approach to treatment on each case through:
- Careful assessment
- Establishing clear and measurable goals
- Developing and individualizing treatment plans,
- Monitoring progress to obtain goals frequently, while modifying the treatment plan or completing the treatment plan if needed (Thyer, 2010).
EBP also is an unverified communication tool for social workers, as it assists in developing the process of inquiry that will allow the conversion of information into an answerable question during the assessment (Thyer, 2010).
Evaluation of factors that might support my efforts in adopting evidence-based programs (EBPs) are based on the advantages of adopting and implementing EBPs as they are utilizing an EBP that has been proven to work, rather than the opinion and limited resources of what will be believed to be an effective program. As this proven effectiveness will also establish and secure the support needed from stakeholders within the community, policy makers, and funding agencies needed for the EBPs to assist the program with the financial support (Cooney, Huser, Small, & O’Connor, 2007).
In additional factors to consider when evaluating factors that might support my efforts in adopting evidence-based programs (EBPs) is the current statistical data at my agency or setting of my current program. Being able to identify the objective of goal of the organization is an important consideration. As EBPs can vary in effectiveness as it relates to reduction of “delinquent act in its participants, the programs that consistently produce a greater effect than other programs are thought to be between programs . . . thus, the level of evidence for effectiveness varies, across programs, and practitioners must use a critical eye when judging where on the continuum of effectiveness a program lies” (Cooney, Huser, Small, & O’Connor, 2007).
References
Cooney, S. m., Huser, C. M., Small, S., & O’Connor, C. (2007). Evidence-based programs: An overview. What Works,Wisconsin-Research to Practice Series, 6, 1-8. Retrieved from https://class.content.laureate.net/67f305f481964ec…
Thyer, B. (2010). Introductory principles of social work research. (B. Thyer, Ed.) The handbook of social research methods(2nd), 1-8.
DB 2—
Joan—
The purpose of this post is to describe the distinguishing characteristics of evidence-based practice. Furthermore, to provide an evaluation of factors that might support or impede the efforts in adopting evidence-based practice or evidence-based programs.
As a social worker, I am responsible for developing the intervention and treatment plan for the individuals. I must research the best practice in addressing the individuals presenting problem and the appropriate intervention using an evidence-based program practice to achieve a particular outcome.
Evidence-based practice has distinguishing characteristics such as undergoing the rigorous evaluation of an experimental design or a quasi-experimental design. The participants in an experimental design have a random assignment to either the treatment group, which participates in the program, or the control group, which does not. After completing the program, both groups are compared to identify the outcomes, and any observed differences in outcomes between the two groups are the result of the program and no other factors. (Cooney, S., Huser, C., Small, S., & O’Connor, C. 2007) Experts in the field have proven that evidence-based programs are effective in the social and behavioral sciences. Researchers have gone through a series of peer reviews and the EBP could have possibly published in a scientific journal.
Another distinguishing factor of EBP is that it offers specific approaches and strategies for working with individuals such as youth and their families to impact critical social problems positively; these practical approaches and strategies, together with programs and targeting outcomes specific to individuals, schools, families, and communities. “A program evaluation is a study of a social program that uses the principles and methods of scientific research.” (Dudley, 2020). For an example the human services agency where I am completing my internship may consider evidence-based practice with a strategic approach to address problem-focused behavior which is appropriate for individuals with substance abuse disorder and mental health.
Factors and merits on adopting and implementing EBP are the material are cost-effectiveness. Instead of putting resources toward program development, organizations can select from the growing number of EBPs, which are known to be not only practical but also often offer complete-packaged program materials, staff training, and technical assistance. (Cooney et al., 2007) The program works by utilizing an evidence-based program as intended to enhance the public’s goodwill or participants.
Adopting evidence-based programs and how they would impede the efforts of implementation, the agency has financial restraints. There is little “EBP to promote positive developmental outcomes like school success or social responsibility”. (Cooney et al., 2007) The practitioner will need to research the available evidence-based practices and implement as it is designed to effectively address specific problems.
Finally, social workers must know the outcomes of the EBP before implementing it with individuals. This essentially requires that the intervention has been implemented before and found to be effective in helping one or more specific client groups. The more evidence available that an intervention has worked, whether it is a program or practice intervention, the more confident we can be about its potential for effectiveness when we use it.
CooneCooney, S.M., Huser, C. M., Small, S., & O’Connor, C. (2007). Evidence-based programs: An overview. What works, Wisconsin- Research to Practice Series, (6),1-8.
http:// http:/whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks_06.pdf
Dudley,Dudley J. R. (2020). Social Work Evaluation, 3rd Edition. [[VitalSource Bookshelf version]]. Retrieved from vbk://9780190916671
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