Research Techniques for Clinical Social Workers /
Vonk, M. Elizabeth
Research Techniques for Clinical Social Workers / M. Elizabeth Vonk, Tony Tripodi, Irwin Epstein. - second edition - 1 online resource
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part I. Assessment -- 1. Research Interviewing and Questionnaires -- 2. Using Available Instruments -- 3. Systematic Observation -- 4. Specification and Rating of Problems and Goals -- Part II. Selecting, Implementing, and Monitoring Intervention -- Part II. Selecting, Implementing, and Monitoring Intervention -- 5. The Selection of Treatment Interventions -- 6. Content Analysis -- 7. The Development and Use of Forms for Client Self-Monitoring -- 8. Qualitative Methods in Practice Research -- PART III. Evaluating Treatment -- 9. Single-Case Designs -- 10. Variations and Replications of Single-Case Designs -- 11. The Use of Sample Surveys in Follow-up Evaluations -- 12. Simple Group Designs for Use in Evaluation -- 13. Data Aggregation and Analysis -- 14. Research and Clinical Social Work Practice -- Postscript -- Index
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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 methodology for particular aspects of monitoring and evaluation; and the role of computer technology and the use of the Internet.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9780231133890 9780231508544
10.7312/vonk13388 doi
Social service--Research.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Methodology.
361.3072
Research Techniques for Clinical Social Workers / M. Elizabeth Vonk, Tony Tripodi, Irwin Epstein. - second edition - 1 online resource
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part I. Assessment -- 1. Research Interviewing and Questionnaires -- 2. Using Available Instruments -- 3. Systematic Observation -- 4. Specification and Rating of Problems and Goals -- Part II. Selecting, Implementing, and Monitoring Intervention -- Part II. Selecting, Implementing, and Monitoring Intervention -- 5. The Selection of Treatment Interventions -- 6. Content Analysis -- 7. The Development and Use of Forms for Client Self-Monitoring -- 8. Qualitative Methods in Practice Research -- PART III. Evaluating Treatment -- 9. Single-Case Designs -- 10. Variations and Replications of Single-Case Designs -- 11. The Use of Sample Surveys in Follow-up Evaluations -- 12. Simple Group Designs for Use in Evaluation -- 13. Data Aggregation and Analysis -- 14. Research and Clinical Social Work Practice -- Postscript -- Index
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
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 methodology for particular aspects of monitoring and evaluation; and the role of computer technology and the use of the Internet.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9780231133890 9780231508544
10.7312/vonk13388 doi
Social service--Research.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Methodology.
361.3072