Evidence-Based Social Care

Evidence-based practice denotes an approach to decision-making which is transparent, accountable, and based on a consideration of current best evidence about the effects of particular interventions on the welfare of individuals, groups and communities.



Introducing readers to the concept of evidence-based social care, this text shows how such an approach can help provide best quality services to users. Including an introduction to the key skills required of the evidence-based practitioner, the text also discusses the implications of such an approach for qualifying and post-qualifying training, with particular reference to social work.



Written in a clear and easy-to-follow style, each chapter begins with a statement of proposed learning objectives. The text incorporates examples of difficult issues as well as exercises and activities in order to encourage critical thinking and debate.

Practica bazata pe dovezi denota o abordare a procesului decizional transparenta, responsabila si bazata pe luarea in considerare a celor mai bune dovezi actuale despre efectele interventiilor particulare asupra bunastarii indivizilor, grupurilor si comunitatilor. Introducerea cititorilor in conceptul de dovezi - bazata pe asistenta sociala, acest text arata cum o astfel de abordare poate contribui la furnizarea de servicii de cea mai buna calitate utilizatorilor.