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Improving the Effectiveness of the Helping Professions An Evidence-Based Practice Approach

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Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

28.08.2004

Verlag

Sage Publications

Seitenzahl

352

Maße (L/B/H)

26/18,3/2,3 cm

Gewicht

790 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-7619-3025-9

Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

28.08.2004

Verlag

Sage Publications

Seitenzahl

352

Maße (L/B/H)

26/18,3/2,3 cm

Gewicht

790 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-7619-3025-9

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Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: Improving the Effectiveness of the Helping Professions
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  • Acknowledgments & Preface
    Part 1: THE CORE BELIEFS OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
    Chapter 1: An Explanation of Evidence-Based Practice
    Definitions of EBP
    Concerns About EBP From the Practice Community
    Additional Criticisms of EBP With Responses
    Is Evidence-Based Practice Applicable to the Helping Professions?
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 2: A Simple Guide to Reading and Understanding Practice Research
    Understanding the Scientific Method
    A Few Important Issues to Consider When Reading Research
    The Types of Research Studies
    Quantitative (Empirical) Designs
    Controlling for False Findings: Internal and External Validity
    Internal Validity: Threats to Finding Cause-Effect Relationships
    External Validity: Problems in Research That Limit Our Ability to Generalize Our Findings to Other Similar People, Situations, or Events
    Sampling: A General Discussion
    Sampling a Population Whose Members Are Known: Probability Sampling
    Sampling a Population Whose Members Are Not Known: Nonprobability Sampling
    Incorrect Conclusions
    Reviews of Research That Yield Best Evidence
    Applying Best Evidence to Practice
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 3: The Importance of Critical Thinking in Evidence-Based Practice
    Ways of Knowing
    Mythologized Knowledge
    Understanding the Logical Progressions in Research Ideas
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 4: Locating Relevant Clinical Research
    Useful and Not-So-Useful Sources
    Evaluating the Quality of Articles Reviewed
    Locating Relevant Research
    Locating Evidence-Based Material on the Internet
    Common Internet Sources
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Part 2: HOW EBP VIEWS DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT, AND WORKER- CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
    Chapter 5: Using Evidence-Based Practice in Diagnosis
    Concerns About the Diagnostic Process
    Reducing Errors in Diagnosis
    The Adverse Impact of Labeling
    Case Study: A Culturally Sensitive Diagnosis
    Examples of EBP Diagnostic Data
    Case Study: A Misdiagnosis
    Highly Aggressive and Violent Young Children
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 6: Evidence-Based Practice and Psychosocial Assessments
    Case Study: Evidence-Based Practice and the Assessment Process
    The Psychosocial Assessment Outline and the Relevant Information Pertaining to the Case
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 7: Evidence-Based Practice and the Client-Worker Relationship: The Significance of the Therapeutic Relationship
    Defining the Therapeutic Relationship
    Evidence of the Importance of the Therapeutic Relationship to Treatment Outcomes
    Gender and the Therapeutic Relationships
    Racial and Ethnic Variables in Therapeutic Effectiveness
    Case Study: A Positive Therapeutic Relationship
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Part 3: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE WITH SPECIAL CLIENT POPULATIONS
    Chapter 8: Evidence-Based Practice Wth Cluster B Personality Disorders
    The Four Types of Cluster B Personality Disorders
    Developmental Theories Explaining Cluster B Personality Disorders
    Treating Cluster B Personality Disorders: An Evidence-Based Practice Perspective
    Case Study: EBP With a Borderline Personality-Disordered Client
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 9: Evidence-Based Practice With Victims of Violence and Terrorism
    Understanding the Link Between Trauma and the Development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
    The Potential for Developing PTSD
    The Prevalence of PTSD
    The Impact of Recent Acts of Terrorism
    Case Study: Adapting to a Terrorist Attack
    Best Evidence of Effective Treatment for PTSD
    The Recovery Process
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 10: Evidence-Based Practice With Substance Abusers
    Diagnostic Markers of Substance Abuse
    Best Evidence for the Treatment of Substance Abuse
    Case Study: A Brief Intervention After an Alcohol-Related Car Accident
    Research Problems and Best Evidence
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 11: Evidence-Based Practice With Mental Illness and Mood Disorders
    The Extent and Impact of Mental Illness
    Definitions of Mental Illness and Mood Disorders
    Treatment Effectiveness Research
    Case Study: Spontaneous Remission From Mental Illness
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 12: Evidence-Based Practice With Terminal Illness and Bereavement
    Terminal Illness
    A Case Study: EBP With Terminal Illness
    Bereavement
    Case Study: EBP With Prolonged Grief
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 13: Evidence-Based Practice With Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults
    Anxiety in Older Adults
    Best Evidence for the Treatment of Anxiety With an Older Adult Population
    Case Study: Anxiety in an Older Client
    Depression in Older Adults
    Best Evidence for Treating Depression in Older Clients
    Case Study: Depression in an Older Adult
    Single-Subject Approaches to Evaluate Depression in Older Adults
    A Goal Attainment Scale Measuring Improvement in Depression
    How to Calculate the Overall Gain Made on a Goal Attainment Scale
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Part 4: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO HELPING
    Chapter 14: Evidence-Based Practice and the Significance of Religion and Spirituality
    Definitions of Spirituality and Religious Involvement
    The Impact of Spirituality and Religious Involvement on Physical and Mental Health
    Case Study: A Client Using Religion to Cope With a Traumatic Childhood
    Why Does Religious and Spiritual Involvement Impact Physical and Mental Health?
    Should Issues of Religion and Spirituality Be Included in the Work of the Helping Professions?
    Case Study: Religious Issues Discussed in Treatment
    Problematic Research Issues
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 15: Evidence-Based Practice and the Effectiveness of Indigenous Helpers and Self-Help Groups
    Self-Help Groups
    The Indigenous Leaders of Self-Help Groups
    Case Study: An Indigenous Helper Starts a Self-Help Group
    Best Evidence of the Effectiveness of Self-Help Groups
    Q and A With the Author About the Meaning of These Studies
    Case Study: Referral of a Client to a Self-Help Group for Severe Depression
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Part 5: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND FUTURE TRENDS, SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT, AND FINAL WORDS
    Chapter 16: The Future of Psychotherapy
    The Need for Practice Research
    Alternative Ideas for Research on Treatment Efficacy
    The Future of the Helping Professions
    A Case Study: An Incompetent Worker Treats Chronic Depression
    A Different Kind of Future: Workers Share Their Thoughts
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    Chapter 17: Some Final Words
    Social Involvement
    Avoiding Serious Practice Issues
    Final Words
    Summary
    Integrative Questions
    References
    About the Author
    Index