title: Predictors of the Use of Evidence-Based Interventions Among National Association of Social Work (NASW) Members.
abstract: There is growing emphasis on the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the field of social work.However, much remains unknown about the factors associated with the implementation of evidence-based interventions among social workers. In the current cross-sectional study the authors examined a sample of 180 NASW members who completed a survey assessing knowledge of EBP, organizational climate, and practitioner use of evidence-based interventions (EBI). Logistic regression was used to identify variables that predicted NASW members' self-reported use of EBI. Organizational climate factors and practitioner knowledge were predictive of self-reported EBI use in the sample of NASW members. Findings suggest that increased knowledge of evidence-based practice and higher levels of innovation and flexibility in the organizational climate may increase adoption of EBIs.
authors.affiliation: a School of Social Work, University of Maryland , Baltimore , Maryland , USA.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tuten
authors.affiliation: b Department of Family Studies and Community Development , Towson University , Towson , Maryland , USA.
authors.forename: Darnell
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Morris-Compton
authors.affiliation: c Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work, Norfolk State University , Norfolk , Virginia , USA.
authors.forename: Tina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Abrefa-Gyan
authors.affiliation: d Department of Family Environment and Welfare , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jeongha
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.affiliation: a School of Social Work, University of Maryland , Baltimore , Maryland , USA.
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Harrington
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015279:Organizational Culture; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
keywords: Evidence-based practice; evidence-based interventions; knowledge; organizational climate; social work