Research Techniques for Clinical Social Workers

Name: Research Techniques for Clinical Social Workers
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ISBN: 9780231133890

ISBN-10: 0231133898

ISBN-13: 9780231133890

Edition: 2nd 2006

Authors: M. Elizabeth Vonk, Tony Tripodi, Irwin Epstein, Elizabeth M. Vonk

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This volume has long been an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of social work. It thoroughly and clearly presents research concepts and skills, uniquely organizing them according to assessment and treatment formulation, treatment implementation and monitoring, and evaluation. Also, numerous practice cases and detailed exercises offer a complete grasp of crucial concepts and techniques. This new edition reflects contemporary developments in practice research, such as an emphasis on empirical or evidence-based practice; the importance of evaluation within the managed-care environment; the role of social work ethics in practice research; the value of qualitative research…

Book details

List price: $46.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 1/2/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 0.61" wide x 0.89" long x 0.05" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Introduction



Assessment



Research Interviewing and Questionnaires



Using Available Instruments



Systematic Observation



Specification and Rating of Problems and Goals



Selecting, Implementing, and Monitoring Intervention



The Selection of Treatment Interventions



Content Analysis



The Development and Use of Forms for Client Self-Monitoring



Qualitative Methods in Practice Research



Evaluating Treatment



Single-Case Designs



Variations and Replications of Single-Case Designs



The Use of Sample Surveys in Follow-up Evaluations



Simple Group Designs for Use in Evaluation



Data Aggregation and Analysis



Research and Clinical Social Work Practice


Postscript


Index