title: Evidence-based practice knowledge and utilization among social workers.
abstract: In this study the researchers examined the knowledge, skills, and use of Evidence-Based Practice in a sample of social workers from different practice settings. Using an electronic survey, data were collected from a group of social work practitioners (N = 200). Participants in their 30s and 40s demonstrated the most knowledge and use of Evidence-Based Practice. In addition, a high percentage of social workers reported to be knowledgeable about social work research databases; a smaller percentage actually used online resources in their practice. Through this study the researchers add to what is currently known about social workers' perceptions, knowledge, and use of Evidence-Based Practice.
authors.affiliation: Social Work Program, Ohio University, Athens, USA. popen@ohio.edu
authors.forename: Natalie D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Pope
authors.forename: Latrice
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rollins
authors.forename: Josphine
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chaumba
authors.forename: Ed
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Risler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors