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Implementing evidence-based practice: A review of the empirical research literature
Gray, Mel Joy, Elyssa Plath, Debbie Webb, Stephen A.
Gray, Mel
Joy, Elyssa
Plath, Debbie
Webb, Stephen A.
Abstract
The article reports on the findings of a review of empirical studies examining the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the human services. Eleven studies were located that defined EBP as a research-informed, clinical decision-making process and identified barriers and facilitators to EBP implementation. A thematic analysis of the findings of the 11 studies produced a list of barriers to EBP implementation grouped in terms of inadequate agency resources dedicated to EBP; skills and knowledge of practitioners; organizational culture; the research environment; practitioner attitudes; and inadequate supervision. Given the limited and exploratory nature of available research on EBP implementation, tentative findings suggest that to facilitate the uptake of EBP in social work and human services practice, strategically driven, adequately resourced, multifaceted approaches to EBP capacity building in organizations are needed.
Keywords
knowledge transfer, research implementation, evidence-based practice, human services, systematic review
Date
2013
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Research on Social Work Practice
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23
Issue
2
Page Range
157-166
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