title: Evidence-based macro practice: addressing the challenges and opportunities.
abstract: Steps involved in the process of evidence-based practice are reviewed in terms of their applicability to macro-level social work. These steps include (1) posing answerable questions; (2) locating credible research studies, (3) critically evaluating this research and its applicability to a practice situation; 4. selecting an intervention(s) by integrating research evidence with professional expertise, ethical standards, and the situation's unique circumstance; and (5) evaluating outcomes. This process has clear and compelling applications to macro-practice. A substantial body of research applicable to macro-level social work currently exists. Widespread adoption of EBP has great potential to improve social work programs and policies.
authors.affiliation: College of Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA. bthyer@fsu.edu
authors.forename: Bruce A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Thyer
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011361:Professional Competence; D012107:Research Design; D012947:Social Work