Abstract
Evidence-based practice must include the translation of research into practice, and the social work practitioner is the essential
link in that translation. As part of the EBP process, researchers must present findings in a way that is accessible to practitioners
and practitioners must view the study as relevant and representative of their clients’ needs. This article provides practitioners
with tools to interpret research, specifically the sampling process. Our goal is to support practitioners in bridging the
gap between research and practice. We discuss how sampling fits with the translation of research and describe sampling procedures.
We conclude with a unique three-step approach for reviewing research that is designed to assist practitioners to translate
research into practice.
link in that translation. As part of the EBP process, researchers must present findings in a way that is accessible to practitioners
and practitioners must view the study as relevant and representative of their clients’ needs. This article provides practitioners
with tools to interpret research, specifically the sampling process. Our goal is to support practitioners in bridging the
gap between research and practice. We discuss how sampling fits with the translation of research and describe sampling procedures.
We conclude with a unique three-step approach for reviewing research that is designed to assist practitioners to translate
research into practice.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-11
- DOI 10.1007/s10615-011-0345-2
- Authors
- Carrie Pettus-Davis, School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Melissa D. Grady, School of Social Service, National Catholic University, Washington DC, USA
- Gary S. Cuddeback, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Anna Scheyett, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Journal Clinical Social Work Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-3343
- Print ISSN 0091-1674