Decision-Making and Evidence in Direct Practice |
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Authors: | Anne?Marie?McLaughlin Michael?Rothery Rochelle??Babins-Wagner Barbara?Schleifer |
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Institution: | (1) Faculty of Social Work, Garneau Professional Centre, University Calgary, 11044-82 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 0T2, Canada;(2) Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada;(3) Calgary Counseling Centre, Suite 200, 940 6 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB, T2P3T1, Canada;(4) United Way of Calgary and Area, 600-1202 Centre Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5A5, Canada |
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Abstract: | This article presents the results of research designed to explore decision-making by direct practitioners in selected non-profit human service settings. Forty interviews were conducted with workers at front-line, supervisory and higher-management levels. The research questions included; what sources of information are used in decision-making, what variables enhance or impede utilization of evidence-based knowledge in decision-making and what would be important resources for improving availability, access and utilization of evidence-based knowledge in decision-making? Our results indicate that respondents relied most heavily on experience; on their professional values and beliefs, and on an empathic understanding of their clients’ uniqueness. Compared to these sources of information use of research and the professional literature were less enthusiastically endorsed. |
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