Rubin, Allen, <br/><br/>
Practitioner's guide to using research for evidence-based practice / 
 Using research for evidence-based practice 
Allen Rubin. 
 - xix, 332 pages :  illustrations ;  26 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-318) and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction to evidence-based practice -- Steps in the EBP process -- Research hierarchies -- Criteria for inferring effectiveness -- Critically appraising experiments -- Critically appraising quasi-experiments : nonequivalent comparison groups designs -- Critically appraising quasi-experiments : time-series designs and single-case designs -- Critically appraising systematic reviews and meta-analyses -- Critically appraising nonexperimental quantitative studies -- Critically appraising qualitative studies -- Critically appraising and selecting assessment instruments -- Monitoring client progress. 
<br/><br/> "Written by a proven author and top scholar in research_ methods, Practitioner's Guide to Using Research for Evidence-Based Practice_gives essential and practical guidance on how to integrate research appraisal into evidence-based practice endeavors to_ensure best client care._ This_practitioner-oriented book provides readers across the helping professions with the step-by-step skills they need to effectively appraise and use research as part of the evidence-based practice process._;"--Publisher description. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0470136650 9780470136652 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2007013693 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Psychotherapy--Research--Methodology<br/>Psychotherapy--Evaluation--Methodology.<br/>Evidence-based psychiatry<br/>Evaluation Studies as Topic<br/>Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)<br/>Research Design.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC337  / .R73 2008 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.89140072