title: Use of Evidence-Based Practice and Barriers to Utilize Research in Rural Social Work Practice.
abstract: In this study the author explores the level of use of evidence-based practice and the extent of barriers to research utilization in rural practice settings. Ninety-one social work field instructors from the rural areas of Southeast Ohio reported moderate use of evidence-based practice in their treatment process. The majority of field instructors also identified significant barriers to research utilization in practice. In addition, the use of evidence-based practice was associated with barriers to utilize research in the areas of field instructors' characteristics, organizational settings and limits, and communication. Implications include suggestions for enhancing evidence-based practice in rural settings.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Social and Public Health , Ohio University , Athens , Ohio , USA.
authors.forename: Mingun
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001364:Awareness; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009820:Ohio; D012106:Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: Evidence-based practice; research utilization; rural practice