Readings in evidence-based social work : syntheses of the intervention knowledge base / [edited by] Michael G. Vaughn, Matthew O. Howard, Bruce A. Thyer.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Vaughn, Michael G.

Howard, Matthew O.

Thyer, Bruce A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evidence-based social work.

Social service--Practice.

Social service.

Social work education.

Physical Description:

viii, 336 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles : SAGE, [2009]

Summary:

Exposing readers to what works across a wide range of practice domains, Readings in Evidence-Based Social Work meets a growing need within schools of social work to incorporate the latest research on evidence-based practice into the curriculum. This one-of-a-kind reader synthesizes current knowledge, adds editorial commentary and questions, and presents state-of-the-art material to help students better understand which social work interventions work and why.

Key Features: Uses systematic reviews to evaluate studies that test the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions, Offers a three-part organization that focuses on the major practice domains of children and families, at-risk youth, and mental health and well-being, Provides an overview of the techniques of meta-analysis and systematic review, Includes original commentary and discussion questions before each major section and concludes each section with important practice points, Discusses barriers to evidence-based social work practice, as well as directions for future work.

Readings in Evidence-Based Social Work is appropriate for a wide variety of courses within the social work curriculum, including generalist social work practice; foundations of social work practice; social work practice with children and families; models of intervention; direct practice in social work and social work research; interpersonal practice with individuals, families, and small groups; human behavior in the social environment; and many others.

Contents:

Introduction to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses in Social Work: On the Importance of Syntheses of Intervention Research for Effective Practice / Matthew O. Howard, Michael G. Vaughn, Bruce A. Thyer 1

Part I Children and Families 11

1 Preventing Child Abuse: A Meta-Analysis of Parent Training Programs / Brad W. Lundahl, Janelle Nimer, Bruce Parsons 13

2 Parent Involvement in Treatment for ADHD: A Meta-Analysis of the Published Studies / Jacqueline Corcoran, Patrick Dattalo 35

3 Effective Family-Based Interventions for Adolescents With Substance Use Problems: A Systematic Review / Ashley M. Austin, Mark J. Macgowan, Eric F. Wagner 55

4 Therapeutic Interventions for Foster Children: A Systematic Research Synthesis / Patricia Ann Craven, Robert E. Lee 85

Part II At-Risk Youth 119

5 Are Mainstream Programs for Juvenile Delinquency Less Effective With Minority Youth Than Majority Youth? A Meta-Analysis of Outcomes Research / Sandra Jo Wilson, Mark W. Lipsey, Haluk Soydan 121

6 Psychosocial Treatment of Youth Suicide: A Systematic Review of the Research / Mark J. Macgowan 143

7 Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment: A Synthesis of Controlled Evaluations / Michael G. Vaughn, Matthew O. Howard 171

8 Participation in Victim-Offender Mediation and the Prevalence of Subsequent Delinquent Behavior: A Meta-Analysis / William R. Nugent, Mona Williams, Mark S. Umbreit 189

Part III Mental Health and Well-Being 207

9 Meta-Analysis of Interventions With Co-Occurring Disorders of Severe Mental Illness and Substance Abuse: Implications for Social Work Practice / Marian L. Dumaine 209

10 Treating Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum: A Preliminary Meta-Analysis / Sarah E. Bledsoe, Nancy K. Grote 231

11 A Systematic Review of Depression Treatments in Primary Care for Latino Adults / Leopoldo J. Cabassa, Marissa C. Hansen 251

12 Changing Heterosexuals' Attitudes Toward Homosexuals: A Systematic Review of the Empirical Literature / Edmon W. Tucker, Miriam Potocky-Tripodi 269

13 A Systematic Review of the Empirical Literature on Intercessory Prayer / David R. Hodge 293

Conclusion: The Way Forward: Translating Research Findings Into Practice Settings / Bruce A. Thyer, Michael G. Vaughn, Matthew O. Howard 321.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781412963237

1412963230

9781412963244

1412963249

OCLC:

236143184