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This book is about conducting research on the process and outcomes of the translation and implementation of evidence-based practices in social work. Its aims are to outline a strategy for conducting such research and to identify the infrastructure and resources necessary to support such research within the field of social work.

Die Verfasser setzen sich kritisch mit der Umstellung von professioneller pädagogischer Praxis auf eine wissenschaftlich gesteuerte, evidenzbasierte Praxis und andere Modelle von wirkungsorientierter Steuerung auseinander. Sie stellen fest, dass die idealtypischen Vorstellungen von professioneller Praxis zunehmend durch Effektivitäts- und Effizienznachweise unter Druck geraten. Mit dieser Umstellung wird professionelles sozialpädagogisches Handeln selbst zum Gegenstand von Reformbemühungen und wird umgestellt auf die Logik evidenzbasierter Praxis. Die Verfasser zeigen, dass es auch aus wirkorientierter Sicht nicht zielführend ist, Interaktions- und Partizipationsprozesse in der professionellen Praxis zu standardisieren und auf wissenschaftlich-evidenzbasierte Steuerung umzustellen. Es geht vielmehr darum, die Befähigung der Praxis durch eine evidenzbasierte Professionalisierung herzustellen und darin einen reflexiven Umgang mit empirischen Forschungsergebnissen und die individuell gestaltete Unterstützung im Einzelfall zu fördern. (ICE2).

Die Verfasser setzen sich kritisch mit der Umstellung von professioneller pädagogischer Praxis auf eine wissenschaftlich gesteuerte, evidenzbasierte Praxis und andere Modelle von wirkungsorientierter Steuerung auseinander. Sie stellen fest, dass die idealtypischen Vorstellungen von professioneller Praxis zunehmend durch Effektivitäts- und Effizienznachweise unter Druck geraten. Mit dieser Umstellung wird professionelles sozialpädagogisches Handeln selbst zum Gegenstand von Reformbemühungen und wird umgestellt auf die Logik evidenzbasierter Praxis. Die Verfasser zeigen, dass es auch aus wirkorientierter Sicht nicht zielführend ist, Interaktions- und Partizipationsprozesse in der professionellen Praxis zu standardisieren und auf wissenschaftlich-evidenzbasierte Steuerung umzustellen. Es geht vielmehr darum, die Befähigung der Praxis durch eine evidenzbasierte Professionalisierung herzustellen und darin einen reflexiven Umgang mit empirischen Forschungsergebnissen und die individuell gestaltete Unterstützung im Einzelfall zu fördern. (ICE2)

Purpose: We aimed to systematically review published empirical research on leadership as a determinant for the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) and to investigate leadership conceptualization and operationalization in this field. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic review with narrative synthesis was conducted. Relevant bibliographic databases and reference lists of pertinent review articles were searched. To be included, a study had to involve empirical research and refer to both leadership and EBP in health care. Study quality was assessed with a structured instrument based on study design. Findings: A total of 17 studies were included. Leadership was mostly viewed as a modifier for implementation success, acting through leadership support. Yet, there was definitional imprecision as well as conceptual inconsistency and studies seemed to inadequately address situational and contextual factors. Although referring to an organizational factor, the concept was mostly analysed at the individual or group level. Research limitations/implications: The concept of leadership in implementation science seems to be not fully developed. It is unclear whether attempts to tap the concept of leadership in available instruments truly capture and measure the full range of the diverse leadership elements at various levels. Research in implementation science would benefit from a better integration of research findings from other disciplinary fields. Once a more mature concept has been established, researchers in implementation science could proceed to further elaborate operationalization and measurement. Originality/value. Although the relevance of leadership in implementation science has been acknowledged, the conceptual base of leadership in this field has received only limited attention.

This conceptual article argues that evidence-based practice (EBP) is best understood as a component of the informed consent process preceding treatment. The legally mandated informed consent/consent to treat process requires that professionals disclose to clients the nature of services along with potential risks, benefits, and alternatives. Informed consent is a long-standing part of professional practice ethics with over a century of legal precedents. The more recent EBP process also requires discussion with the client of the best research-supported treatments, which are explored in combination with the client's values and preferences and the professional's expertise, to develop a treatment plan. Yet, EBP has not been clearly linked to informed consent for treatment. EBP can be usefully understood as part of the more comprehensive informed consent ethics process. New practice and ethics competencies are examined.

The relatively recent establishment and expansion of governmental social programs within past decades has resulted in a citizenry hostile to any new taxation, especially from the paradoxical viewpoint of monies benefiting the American justice system. Current criminal justice policies and programs are lacking a common-sense foundation built upon evidence-based practices (Mears, 2010). The criminal justice system, and by extension the policies under which it operates, is lacking research to support what society is undertaking with criminal justice policy, or to even question current practices regarding returns on public investments. This lack of evidence-based practice would be questionable at best to any business model within the private sector where investment would be measured by returns and standardized means testing would be conducted throughout processes. Lack of integrity measures, methodologies, and accountability are topics of concern requiring focus in order to fix the broken criminal justice system. As proper stewardship is a responsibility assumed by any state entity as a public trust regarding expenditures of tax dollars, the justice system requires and demands a business model to follow to assure taxpayers are seeing a return for their investment, and subsequently, a fair and equitable justice system.

The generalist approach subscribes to the eclectic methodology for what Social Workers do. The application of the generalist approach is by nature nebulous. In an advanced technological society, practice technology is less forthcoming in the absence of technologically based skill. Evidence-Based Practiced entails a series of scientific research procedures. It is intended for the application of rigorous expertise to arrive at the most effective intervention based upon objective research findings. Subsequently Evidence-Based Practice is then critical to accommodate social services in the 21st century.