Evidence-Based Practice in Action: Bridging Clinical Science and Intervention

Evidence-based practice requires knowledge and skills that are often overlooked in clinical training. This book guides clinicians and students to consult and evaluate research literature, use data to inform clinical decision-making, consider culture and context, craft sound case formulations, monitor progress and outcomes, and continuously develop their expertise.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Guilford Publications

A burgeoning array of empirically supported treatments now awaits mental health practitioners, yet the intricacies of evidence-based practice often go unnoticed in clinical training. This comprehensive and authoritative reference serves as a foundational guide, equipping clinicians and students with the essential concepts, rationale, and methodologies of evidence-based practice. It leads them on a journey of consultation and evaluation of the research literature, the utilization of data to inform clinical decision-making, the exploration of the role of culture and context, the formulation of robust case formulations, the monitoring of progress and outcomes, and the ongoing pursuit of expertise development. Moreover, the book boasts an abundance of chapter-length case studies, featuring prominent proponents of cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, behavioral activation, and other approaches who elucidate the explicit ways in which evidence informs their assessment and treatment processes. By delving into these rich narratives, readers gain a profound understanding of the practical application of evidence-based principles in mental health care.

Weight: 812g
Dimension: 177 x 254 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462547708