Evidence-Based Practice as Social Work "Technology"

Ronald E. Hall

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Abstract

Contemporary scholars who are critical of social work insist that its status is one of a semi-profession. Their assumption is contingent primarily upon an assumed lack of rigor and technological expertise. Social Work will be regarded as a legitimate profession if it adopts Evidence Based Practice. It entails the application of a series of scientific research procedures that are dictated by scientific evidence. By adopting EBP critics will be less able to challenge Social Work’s professional status.
Original languageEnglish
JournalIrish Journal of Applied Social Studies
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • evidence-based practice
  • practice
  • social work
  • profession
  • technology

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