Relationship between Qualitative Analysis and Evidence-Based Practice
Walden University
Yegidis states “Evidence based practice (EBP) is a process designed to help social workers
make important decisions regarding the
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Relationship between Qualitative Analysis and Evidence-Based Practice
Walden University
Yegidis states “Evidence based practice (EBP) is a process designed to help social workers
make important decisions regarding the care they provide their clients. It is the integration of the
best research evidence with our clinical expertise, and our patient’s unique values and
circumstances. EBP entails a careful consideration of (1) what the best research on the question
has suggested; (2) our won practice experience and expertise; and (3) the values and preferences
of the clients we serve” (2012). Social workers use evidence based practices to be to find the
most effective treatments and interventions and even use these practices to develop new
strategies. Qualitative research provides critical information form the clients’ perspectives and
experiences. This information is needed to formulate interventions that that address clients’ needs
since they are the source of the information.
In the regards to the article on domestic violence among Latina women, the relationship
between this qualitative research study and evidence based practices proved beneficial for the
participants. The study states “Latina women who were interviewed felt that there is little
awareness of domestic violence (DV) as being inappropriate or abnormal in their community.
Women said that because it occurs in so many martial relationships many Latino men and
women see it as the norm. This makes it very difficult for victims to identify domestic violence
as being “wrong” and makes it much more difficult for them to turn friends and family for help
when needed. Women have also seen it happen on their families of origin and sometimes then
believes it is norm. Some families are supportive of women leaving relationships while others
are reluctant to hear about a woman’s victimization, and fear retaliation by the husband.
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