Where To Start: Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Practice Resources for Social Work
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
The use of the best available scientific knowledge . . . as one basis for guiding professional interventions and effective therapies, combined with professional ethical standards, clinical judgment, and practice wisdom.
– The Social Work Dictionary (5th ed.).
Research Databases
The research databases are resources for which the Case Libraries pay in order for students to have access to quality research. The entire suite of
databases can be accessed at: http://library.case.edu/databases/rdbindex.aspx. The databases listed below are appropriate starting points for beginning research in evidence-based practice.
- CINAHL (Nursing & Allied Health)
- Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Ovid)
- Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews (Ovid)
- Health and Psychosocial Instruments (HAPI)
- PsycINFO
- Social Work Abstracts
Books
This is a sampling of titles on evidence-based practice available at the Harris Library. Please note that any titles that are listed as “MSASS Quick Reference” are available for use in the Harris Library but are not available for check-out. Search the Case Library Catalog for more titles.
Fischer, J. (2009). Toward evidence-based practice: Variations on a theme. Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books. MSASS Stacks HV41.F473 2009
Glicken, M. D. (2005). Improving the effectiveness of the helping professions: An evidence-based approach to practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication. MSASS Stacks RC466.G56 2005
Gray, M., Plath, D., & Webb, S. A. (2009). Evidence-based social work: A critical stance. London; New York: Routledge. MSASS Stacks HV10.5.G73 2009
Janzen, C., Harris, O., Jordan, C., & Franklin, C. (2006). Family treatment: Evidence-based practice with populations at risk (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole. MSASS Stacks HV699 .J36 2006
Newman, T., Moseley, A., Tierney, S., & Ellis, A. (2005). Evidence-based social work: A guide for the perplexed. Lyme Regis, Dorset, England: Russell House. MSASS Quick Reference HV10.5 N49 2005
Roberts, A. R., & Yeager, K. R. (Eds.). (2004). Evidence-based practice manual: Research and outcome measures in health and human services. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press. MSASS Quick Reference R728.E94 2004
Roberts, A. R., & Yeager, K. R, (Eds.). (2006). Foundations of evidence-based social work practice. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press. MSASS Stacks HV689 .F68 2006
Rubin, A. (2007). Statistics for evidence-based practice and evaluation. Belmont, CA: Thomson Higher Education. MSASS Stacks RA409.R82 2007
Rubin, A. (2008). Practitioner’s guide to using research for evidence-based practice.
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. MSASS Stacks RC337.R73 2008
Smith, D. B. (Ed.). (2004).
Social work and evidence-based practice (1st American pbk. ed.). London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. MSASS Stacks HV40.S6176 2004
Stout, C. E., & Hayes, R. A. (Eds.). (2005). The evidence-based practice: Methods, models, and tools for mental health professionals. Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley & Sons. MSASS Stacks R723.7 .E963 2005
Trotter, C. (2004). Helping abused children and their families: Towards an evidence-based practice model. London; Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. MSASS Stacks HV751.A6 T76 2004
Walker, H. M., Ramsey, E., & Gresham, F. M. (2004). Antisocial behavior in school: Evidence-based practices (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth. MSASS Stacks LB3012.2 .W35 2004
Weisz, J. R. (2004). Psychotherapy for children and adolescents: Evidence-based treatments and case examples. Cambridge, UK; New York: Cambridge University Press. MSASS Quick Reference RJ504 .W355 2004
Print Resources for Evidence-Based Medicine (list compiled by the Cleveland Health Sciences Library)
Journals
Listed below is a selection of journals to use in your evidence-based practice research.
Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work. (Also available ONLINE at: Taylor & Francis Online. E-Journal Portal.)
Other Resources
Listed below are selected websites and tools to use in your evidence-based practice research.
- Campbell Collaboration
- Center for Evidence-Based Practices (C.W.R.U.)
- Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Cochrane Collaboration
- Evidence Network
- George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis
- Google Scholar
- National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
- Research Guide: Practice Based Evidences for Social Workers. University of Michigan Library.
- Research in Practice for Adults
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
More Information
This list of resources is a good starting point for conducting evidence-based practice research, but it is by no means comprehensive. Please feel free to stop by or call the Harris Library Reference Desk (216-368-2302 or e-mail harrisref@case.edu), or make an appointment with one of the Harris Library Reference Librarians for further assistance. We look forward to working with you!
Created by Samantha Skutnik.