Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2004):

Evidence-based practice for marriage and family therapists.

Full Abstract

The purpose of this article is to integrate science into clinical practice by introducing marriage and family therapists to the ideas of evidence-based practice (EBP). Evidence-based practice, which originated in the medical field, refers to the process of using research to make clinical decisions that best meet the needs of each client. Included in the description is a brief history of EBPs and ideas about learning EBPs. Suggestions are also made about the use of EBPs in MFT training programs, and resources are provided to enable clinicians to use EBPs in clinical practice.

Author information

Author/s: Patterson, Jo Ellen (JE); Miller, Richard B (RB); Carnes, Stefanie (S); Wilson, Shanna (S);

Affiliation: Marriage and Family Therapy Program, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, California 92110, USA. joellenpatterson(-atsign-)aol.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Journal of marital and family therapy (J Marital Fam Ther), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2004-Apr; vol 30 (issue 2) : pp 183-95

Dates: Created 2004/04/29; Completed 2004/07/01; Revised 2005/11/16;

PMID: 15114947, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Attitude of Health Personnel Clinical Competence - standards Evidence-Based Medicine - education; standards Family Therapy - education; standards Humans

Marital Therapy - education; standards Outcome Assessment (Health Care) Professional-Patient Relations Research Design United States

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