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Direct linkGlasgow, Russell E. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
This article summarizes critical evaluation needs, challenges, and lessons learned in translational research. Evaluation can play a key role in enhancing successful application of research-based programs and tools as well as informing program refinement and future research. Discussion centers on what is unique about evaluating programs and…
Descriptors: Evaluation Needs, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Objectives, Measurement Techniques
Brekke, John S.; Ell, Kathleen; Palinkas, Lawrence A. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2007
Several recent national reports have noted that there is a 20-year gap between knowledge generated from our best clinical research and the utilization of that knowledge in our health and mental health care sectors. One solution to this dilemma has been the emergence of translational science. Translational science has become a top priority of the…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Social Work, Theory Practice Relationship, Research and Development
Rubin, Allen; Parrish, Danielle – Research on Social Work Practice, 2007
Objective: This study examined the extent to which conclusions of published outcome studies contain phrases that could be misconstrued as implying more empirical support than is warranted. Methods: All articles (N = 138) reporting outcome studies from 2000 to 2005 in two social work research journals and two topical database searches were assessed…
Descriptors: Research Design, Interrater Reliability, Inferences, Social Work
Gueron, Judith M. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2007
The author describes her 30 years of experience in the design and conduct of a series of large-scale randomized controlled studies in the field of public welfare. She describes how these studies came about, what lessons can be drawn about research methods, what was learned about the effectiveness of these programs (the National Supported Work…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Dependents, Welfare Services, Theory Practice Relationship
Anastas, Jeane W. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2004
Qualitative evaluation studies can differ markedly from quantitative ones in both purpose and method and therefore must be understood and evaluated on their own terms. This article defines qualitative evaluation research and describes key parameters of quality to be considered when conducting and evaluating these studies in terms that take their…
Descriptors: Evaluation Research, Prior Learning, Qualitative Research, Epistemology
Fraser, Mark W. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2004
The purpose of this article is to review substantive and methodological advances in interventive research. Three substantive advances are discussed: (a) the growing use of a risk factor perspective, (b) the emergence of practice-relevant micro social theories, and (c) the increased acceptance of structured treatment protocols and manual. In…
Descriptors: Intervention, Construct Validity, Risk, Social Theories
