Deck 2: Evidence-Based Practice

Question 1

Any study that employs a randomized clinical trial is a strong source of evidence, regardless of how it measures outcome.​

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is/are true about evidence-based practice?​

A) ​The studies at the top of the research hierarchy usually involve clients who are very much like those typically encountered in everyday social work practice.
B) ​Its proponents agree with its critics that it denigrates professional expertise and ignores client values and preferences.
C)Real-world obstacles often prevent implementing it thoroughly in everyday social work practice.
D) ​All of the above are true.
E) ​None of the above is true.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The term evidence-based practice and the term evidence-based practices have the same meaning.​

Answer 3

False

Question 4

An evidence-based practice question should​

A) ​incorporate client characteristics.
B) ​always inquire about only one specific intervention.
C) ​never be altered in light of the evidence emerging in one's literature search.
D) ​always specify at least two alternative interventions in advance.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is/are true about critically appraising the quality of evidence found in the evidence-based practice search process?​

A) ​All evidence produced by randomized clinical trials should be deemed strong evidence
B) ​Randomized clinical trials always reside at the top of any research hierarchy.
C) ​Only evidence produced by randomized clinical trials should be considered as worthy of guiding practice decisions, regardless of the nature of the decision.
D) ​All of the above are true.
E) ​None of the above is true.

Question 6

Evidence about practice effectiveness will​

A) ​always be conclusive.
B) ​sometimes indicate what actions NOT to take.
C) ​usually indicate what is effective with every client or situation.
D) ​will point toward taking an action that the client is certain to want.

Question 7

Some evidence-based practice questions do not specify a particular intervention in advance of the search for evidence.​

Question 8

If an intervention has been supported by the best evidence, then it is safe to assume that it will be effective with a particular client.​

Question 9

Whether practitioners need to evaluate the intervention they apply depends on how strong the existing research evidence is that supports that intervention.​

Question 10

If one finds that no quality research studies exist to answer one's EBP question, then no additional phase of the EBP process is needed.​

Question 11

The top-down approach to searching for evidence has the advantage of feasibility but can be risky in light of the fallibility and possible bias of experts.​

Question 12

The evidence supporting the influence of common factors on treatment outcome implies that the choice of intervention does not matter at all.​

Question 13

The evidence-based practice model encourages practitioners to integrate scientific evidence with their practice expertise.​

Question 14

It is necessary to choose either a top-down or a bottom-up approach to searching for evidence; it is incorrect to use both approaches in the same search.​

Question 15

"Accurate empathy" is one of the key influences on treatment outcomes.​

Question 16

​Which of the following is NOT a criteria for critically appraising systematic reviews and meta-analyses?

A) ​Did the author search websites related to the research question?
B) ​Are the criteria used for including or excluding studies in the review identified?
C) ​Does the review report the amount of bias in the studies?
D) ​All of the above are criteria.

Question 17

An online search for evidence should​

A) ​use multiple search terms.
B) ​be restricted to articles published in refereed journals, only.
C) ​avoid systematic reviews emanating from searches already completed by others.
D) ​all of the above. ted by others.

Question 18

​Evidence-based practitioners will

A) assume that evidence on practice effectiveness will find its way to them.​
B) ​assume that the published studies they find are scientifically valid.
C)use research methods to evaluate whether the evidence-based actions they take are resulting in the outcomes they seek to achieve.
D) ​All of the above are true.
E) ​None of the above is true.

Question 19

The evidence-based practice model​

A) ​is used to guide social workers in taking scientific approach to practice.
B) ​emerged as a popular practice model in the mid 20th century.
C) ​reflects the long standing tendency of the vast majority of social work practitioners to use research studies to guide their practice.
D) ​All of the above are true.
E) ​Only b and c above are true.

Question 20

Practitioners engaged in evidence-based practice will​

A) ​be critical thinkers.
B) ​track down evidence as an ongoing lifelong part of their practice.
C) ​question things that are based on tradition or authority.
D) ​think for themselves as to the logic and evidence supporting what others may convey as practice wisdom.
E) ​All of the above.

Question 21

Explain why the evaluation phase (the final phase) of the evidence-based practice process is important even when applying an intervention that has been supported by the best research evidence.​

Question 22

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of the bottom-up and top-down approaches to searching for evidence.​

Question 23

Explain why the Dodo Bird Verdict is a false dichotomy.​

Question 24

Explain why the evidence-based practice process is important even if no quality outcome studies have ever been conducted that pertain to a client or particular practice situation. (Hint: The last phase of the evidence-based practice process should be an important part of your essay).​

Question 25

​Describe the Dodo Bird controversy.

Question 26

Explain why the evidence-based practice process is thought by some to be an overly restrictive cookbook approach that hinders the treatment alliance and why others counter that such a notion is based on a misconception of the evidence-based practice process.​