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Problems/Disorders & Treatments
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List of Psychological Treatments - from Society of Clinical PsychologyAn alphabetized list of psychological diagnoses and other targets of treatment.
EBP Tutorial from Duke Health
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Interactive Evidence-Based Practice ModulesA basic introduction to the principles of EBP
Courtesy of Duke University
Major Social Work EBP Journals
What is the Methodology limiter in the PsycINFO database?
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Definition of Methodology limiter in the PsycINFOThis chart provides the values and definitions for the Methodology limiter in PsycINFO.
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Quick Reference Guide for PsycINFOThis quick reference guide demonstrates how to search PsycINFO in Advanced Search mode.
Quick Links
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EWU Library CatalogSearch for books, videos, and other items located in the EWU Libraries and beyond.
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What is Evidence-Based Practice?
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Defining evidence-based practice (EBP)Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) from Encyclopedia of Social Work.
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Evidence-Informed Social Work PracticeArticle from Encyclopedia of Social Work.
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Encyclopedia of Social WorkContinually updated encyclopedia offers entries on key aspects of social work. The JFK Library also owns a 2008 print edition at JFK Main Level Reference HV35 .S6 2008.
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Empirical Research Article: What is an Empirical Article?Courtesy of College of Southern Maryland Library
Finding Evidence-Based Practice Research Articles
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PsycInfo - APA (EBSCOhost) -- 1806-presentA large and comprehensive index of peer-reviewed psychology journals, plus selected book chapters, books, and dissertations, in some cases back to the 1800's. Produced by the American Psychological Association.
To find empirical articles in PsycINFO:
- Use the "Advanced Search"
- Type your keywords into the search boxes
- Scroll down the page to "Methodology," and choose "Empirical Study"
- Choose other limits, such as publication date, if needed
- Click on the "Search" button
A Link to Basic Steps of Strategic Searching
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Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCOhost)Academic journals, magazines, periodicals, reports, books, and videos in all subjects.
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CINAHL Complete (EBSCOhost) -- 1937-presentCINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) which indexes journals as far back as 1937, is now "Complete" with over 1300 full-text journals. Also includes citations to books, dissertations, and conference proceedings.
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Social Work Abstracts (EBSCOhost) -- 1965-presentSelectively indexes journals for articles relating to social work and human services.
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PTSDpubs (ProQuest) -- 1871-presentSponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, indexes relevant articles on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental-health consequences of traumatic events.
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Cochrane LibraryIncludes: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (called Cochrane Reviews); DARE: Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (Other Reviews); Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Clinical Trials); Cochrane Methodology Register (Methods Studies); Health Technology Assessment Database (Technology Assessment); and NHS Economic Evaluation Database (Economic Evaluations).
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Google ScholarUse Google Scholar to search for scholarly articles across the Web (this can be a good complement to subscription databases). Note the citation tracking feature. This link includes Eastern Washington University indicators. You will see "Find it @ EWU" in your results, if we have the article full text in one of our databases.
Finding Empirical Research Articles in Social Work
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Research on Social Work Practice (RSWP)Research on Social Work Practice (RSWP), published bi-monthly, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the assessment methods and outcomes of social work practice. Intervention programs covered include behavior analysis and therapy; psychotherapy or counseling with individuals; case management; and education.
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Evidence-Based Practice in Social Work - from Social Work Policy Institute"Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a process in which the practitioner combines well-researched interventions with clinical experience and ethics, and client preferences and culture to guide and inform the delivery of treatments and services."
APA Style Student Paper Formatting
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APA Style Student Paper SampleThe sample papers were published in annotated format in the APA Publication Manual (7th edition).
APA Writing Policy & Citation Guides
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APA Formatting & Style - comprehensive guideProvided by Purdue Online Writing Lab
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APA Reference Lists - YouTube videoProvided by Purdue Online Writing Lab
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APA 7th Ed. Sample Papers from American Psychological AssociationSeveral examples of papers written in APA Style format illustrate various elements of APA Style. They are accessible in PDF format below.
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More APA Sample Papers from Purdue Online Writing LabThis resource lists all of the sample papers found on the Purdue OWL. Please click on the link to view or download ONLY the sample papers in APA format.
Ebooks on EBP in Social Work
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Evidence-Based Practice in Social Work
Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2014This book gives an accessible overview of why evidence-based practice is relevant to social work and concepts of evidence-based practice as a process and professional culture, as well as how EBP can be implemented. -
Direct Practice Skills for Evidence-Based Social Work
Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2017Featuring an evidence- and strengths-based approach to practice methods, this book demonstrates how to apply social work skills in a variety of settings, including cases, skills-based exercises, accurate assessments and design effective intervention plans. Client engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation and termination, and documentation are also reviewed. -
Finding and Evaluating Evidence: Systematic Reviews and Evidence-Based Practice
Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2011This guide describes the steps required to complete a systematic review and the criteria that can be used to assess the quality of existing reviews. Providing coverage for both quantitative and qualitative synthesis methods, examples illustrate the steps and decisions associated with each approach to research synthesis. -
Evidence Based Practice in School Mental Health by
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9780195366266Publication Date: 2008This book includes how to use research to make reliable and valid assessments, how to use research to choose the best intervention, and how to do research to evaluate progress.
