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Publication Date: 2007
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Views of Evidence-Based Practice among Faculty in Master of Social Work Programs: A National Survey
Rubin, Allen; Parrish, Danielle
Research on Social Work Practice, v17 n1 p110-122 2007
Objective: A national online survey assessed the views of 973 faculty members in master of social work programs regarding their receptivity toward, definition of, and views of disparate sources of evidence pertinent to evidence-based practice (EBP) and the teaching of EBP. Method: Due to Internet-related technical difficulties, the response rate could not be precisely determined; however, it was at least 33% and conceivably much higher. Results: Although the large majority (73%) of respondents expressed a favorable view toward EBP, disparities are identified among respondents in both the definition of EBP and views regarding the EBP research hierarchy. Conclusion: Efforts appear to be needed to increase agreement regarding the definition and conceptualization of EBP among educators, with special attention to divergent views regarding what constitutes sufficient evidence to guide practice decisions or to convey that an intervention is evidence-based. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Social Work, Teaching Methods, National Surveys, Theory Practice Relationship, Masters Programs, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Inferences, Response Rates (Questionnaires), Evaluative Thinking, Value Judgment, Mail Surveys, Evaluation Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
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