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Cheung, Monit; Ma, Anny K.; Thyer, Bruce A.; Webb, Ann E. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2015
At the National Bridging the Research and Practice Gap Symposium to discuss evidence-based practice (EBP) in social work, 150 participants attended five breakout groups to address real practice setting applications. These participants from social work academia and practice communities addressed issues and looked for solutions to promote…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Social Work, Program Implementation, Performance Factors
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Michalopoulos, Lynn; Ahn, Haksoon; Shaw, Terry V.; O'Connor, Julia – Research on Social Work Practice, 2012
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of Family-Centered Practice (FCP) among child welfare workers who are expected to use FCP principles in their work with children and families. Method: Nine focus groups were conducted among child welfare workers across seven different regions within one state to assess caseworker's…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Social Work, Focus Groups, Program Implementation
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Manuel, Jennifer I.; Mullen, Edward J.; Fang, Lin; Bellamy, Jennifer L.; Bledsoe, Sarah E. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
The implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) as a professional model of practice for social work has been suggested as one approach to support informed clinical decision making. However, different barriers and processes have been identified that impact the use of EBP at individual, organizational, and systemic levels. This article describes…
Descriptors: Social Agencies, Social Work, Theory Practice Relationship, Caseworker Approach