Developing Evidence-Based Generalist Practice Skills

BRUCE A. THYER, PhD, LCSW, is Professor and former dean of the College of Social Work at Florida State University. He is the founding and current editor of the bimonthly journal Research on Social Work Practice.CATHERINE N. DULMUS, PhD, LCSW, is Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research in the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, and Research Director at Hillside Family of Agencies in Rochester, New York.KAREN M. SOWERS, PhD, is Dean and Beaman Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research interests include juvenile justice, sexuality, social work education, child welfare, evidence-based practice, and international social work practice.

• Preface xiAbout the Editors xvContributors xviiChapter 1 Evidence-Informed Practice 1Eileen GambrillWhat Is Evidence-Informed Practice? 2Three Philosophies of Evidence-Based Practice 7Different Kinds of Questions 8Different Styles of Evidence-Based Practice 9Examples of Evidence-Based Decision Making 10Hallmarks and Implications of the Philosophy of Evidence-Based Practice and Care 11Educational Implications 15Controversies 16Obstacles 17Conclusion 18Key Terms 19Review Questions for Critical Thinking 19Online Resources 20References 20Chapter 2 Trauma-Informed Practice 25Nancy J. Smyth and Laura GreyberOverview 25Defining Trauma 26Risk Factors 29Social Work and Trauma 29Assessment of Trauma 30Interventions for Trauma 34Key Terms 45Review Questions for Critical Thinking 45Online Resources 45References 46Chapter 3 Interviewing Skills 51Francis J. TurnerIntroduction 51Definition 52Interviewing as an Art 53Interviewer Challenges 53The Helping Relationship 54Techniques or Values 55An Ethical Issue 56Interviewing Modalities 57Other Interviewing Modalities 60Use of Interpreters 62The Interview Setting 63Interviewing Techniques 65Conclusion 66Key Terms 66Review Questions for Critical Thinking 67Online Resources 67References 67Chapter 4 Problem Identification, Contracting, and Case Planning 69Sophia F. DziegielewskiIntroduction 69Historical Background 70Importance of Evidence-Based Documentation Skills 71Using Evidence-Based Principles in Problem Identification and Case Planning 75Creating the Problem Statement 76Measuring the Problem Behavior 77Developing the Service or Case Plan 79Recordkeeping and the Problem-Oriented Record 85Conclusion 89Key Terms 89Review Questions for Critical Thinking 89Online Resources 90References 90Chapter 5 Case Management 93Valerie Holton and Joseph WalshModels of Case Management 94Historical Background of Case Management 100Summary of Current Evidence-Based Information on Case Management 105Implications for Social Work on Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels 112Limitations 114Conclusion 114Key Terms 115Review Questions for Critical Thinking 115Online Resources 115References 116Chapter 6 Advocacy 123Malabika Misty Das, Cheryl Hiu-Kwan Chui, and Cecilia Lai-Wan ChanAdvocacy and Social Work 123Definitions and Classifications 124Creating Advocacy Culture 125Advocacy in Clinical Social Work 128Advocacy in Macro Social Work 130Multimodal Strategies and Approaches 134National and International Advocacy Movements 141Conclusion 143Key Terms 143Review Questions for Critical Thinking 143Online Resources 143References 144Chapter 7 Crisis Intervention 149Kenneth R. Yeager, Albert R. Roberts, and Wendy GraingerIntroduction 149Trends in Crisis Intervention 150Prevalence and Impact of Emotional Trauma 150Historical Background 154Roberts’s Seven-Stage Practice Model for Crisis Intervention 156Summary of Current Evidence-Based and Informed Information on Crisis Intervention 160Challenges in Implementing Evidence-Based Practice 165Conclusion 169Key Terms 170Review Questions for Critical Thinking 170Online Resources 170References 171Chapter 8 Practice Evaluation 177Bruce A. ThyerBrief Background 178Evidence-Based Information on Practice Evaluation 179Case Studies 181The B Design 182The AB Design 185The ABA Design 186The ABAB Design 188Multiple Baseline Designs 188Alternating Treatments Design 191Is There a Hierarchy of Research Evidence? 193Limitations of This Approach 195Implications for Social Work on Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels 197Conclusion 198Key Terms 199Review Questions for Critical Thinking 199Online Resources 199References 200Chapter 9 Termination, Stabilization, and Continuity of Care 205Samuel A. MacMaster and Sara SandersHistorical Trends 206A Broader Perspective on Service Delivery 206Importance of Termination and Stabilization 209Stabilization 211Case Management, Brief Therapy, and Crisis Intervention 212Conclusion 217Key Terms 217Review Questions for Critical Thinking 218Online Resources 218References 218Author Index 223Subject Index 231