Evidence Based Practice: The Challenges Of Evidence-Based Practice

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Evidence Based Practice Counselors are very dependent on the research of others. Counselors are among many who are responsible for producing evidence based practice. Counselors have a responsibility to be eager and capable of locating and using evidence based interventions. Research reports are used to help summarize the findings of different types of research in the counseling profession. The results of a research report should summarize the findings of the research. According to Sheperis, Young, and Daniels 2010, “it should be easy for the reader to connect the findings with the stated research questions and to determine whether the finding support or refute your hypothesis” (p.239). The following are two challenges that the counseling profession is faced with when it comes to outcome research: (1) producing sufficient volumes of evidence and (2) being able to find, interpret, and use the evidence from previous research. These challenges place a limit on the variety of interventions that are available to the counseling profession. One intervention that works for one child, might not produce the same results for another child. So it is very important that research provides information that is useful and effective. The lack of studies makes it more challenging to determine whether or not an intervention is an effective solution that will improve a student’s behavior or academics. “Ultimately, regardless of how effective a counselor may be, if the problems are not properly measured and assessed, intervention is disadvantaged and treatment is comprised” (Sheperis, Young, & Daniels, 2010, p. 3). In order to best serve clients we have to complete comprehensive research and use the results to the advantage of the client. The articles ... ... middle of paper ... ...hives: November 2009.Counseling Today. Retrieved June 28, 2014, from http://ct.counseling.org/2009/11/ Sheperis, C. J., Young, J. S., & Daniels, M. H. (2010). Counseling research: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Boston: Pearson. The ASCA National Model. (n.d.). Newport News Public Schools. Retrieved June 5, 2014, from http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/guidance/document Whiston, S. C., Tai, W. L., Rahardja, D., & Eder, K. (2009, May 27). School Counseling Outcome: A Meta-Analytic Examination of Interventions. Lamar Library Database. Retrieved June 8, 2014, from http://web.b.ebscohost.com.libproxy.lamar.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=bf1a795d-657c-406a-83fc-99831939c79c%40sessionmgr113&vid=5&hi Whiston, S.C. & T.L. Sexton, “A review of school counseling outcome research: implications for practice”. Journal of Counseling and Development. Fall 1998. Volume 76

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