Written by a top scholar in the field, Practitioner's Guide to Using Research for Evidence-Based Practice gives essential and practical guidance on how to integrate research appraisal into evidence-based practice endeavors to ensure the best client care. This reader-friendly book presents you with the knowledge you need about various research designs and methods so that when engaging in the evidence-based practice (EBP) process, you can determine which interventions, programs, policies, and assessment tools are supported by the best evidence.
Allen Rubin
Clinical Psychology Klinische Psychologie Psychological Methods, Research & Statistics Psychologie Psychologische Methoden, Forschung u. Statistik Psychology Social Policy & Welfare Social Work Sozialarbeit Sozialpolitik u. Wohlfahrt
"I believe that clinicians of all experience levels would do well to read this book. While some of the topics may be familiar to recent graduates, a review of the techniques for critically assessing research can never be anything but beneficial. Rubin's use of personal examples from his own clinical work brings the area into the real world. In addition, readers should find his inclusion of synopses, key chapter concepts, and exercises useful and informative." (PsycCritiques, August 2008)"I particularly like the integration of research methods and EBP;this is the book's major innovation in my mind as it allowsreaders to see the connections between research and practice. Rubinalso succeeds by taking very complex EBP principles and explainingthem in practical terms."
--Jeffrey M. Jenson, Ph.D., University of Denver, GraduateSchool of Social Work
"An extraordinary and important book. Its approach toevidence-based practice is very sound, realistic, and generous tothe complexities of everyday practice. It provides an excellentpractitioner's desk book to students and professionals whowant to implement evidence-based practice. Reading and using thisbook is a must."
--Haluk Soydan, Ph.D., University of Southern California,School of Social Work
"Rubin keeps the reader engaged in a topic that otherwise mighthave been less than exciting. This book is informative toold-timers like me and I would imagine to those new to the researchenterprise and evidence-based practice. Allen Rubin has done itagain! Another fine contribution to research and the advancement ofevidence-based practice."
--Kevin Corcoran, Ph.D., J.D., Portland State University,School of Social Work
"This book has the potential to change practice in the helpingprofessions. Rather than focusing on how to conduct research, thePractitioner's Guide to Using Research for Evidence-BasedPractice instead shows readers how to understand theliterature....This is a monumental shift. Evidence-based practicerequires the use of evidence, yet students often struggle withinterpreting what they find in the literature and will sometimesgive up on the entire process. Rubin solves this dilemma by givingus a comprehensive yet readable text for the uninitiated and hedoes so in a manner that may even engage the uninterested. Inparticular, his generous use of humor and the inclusion of simple,practice relevant examples make this book a pleasure to read forstudents at almost any level. Imagine laughing while learning whatyou need to know about research! I never thought I'd see theday."
--Aron Shlonsky, Ph.D., University of Toronto, Faculty ofSocial Work
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