[EQ] What Works for Children? Evidence Guide

What Works for Children?

Evidence Guide: Anintroduction to finding, judging and using research findings on what works for children and young people.

 

The Evidence Network, a joint initiative between Barnardo's, the University of York and City University, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) - London: City University

 

Available online at: http://www.staff.city.ac.uk/%7Era633/docs/tools/evguide%20guide%20WEB.pdf

 

“…….This guide provides an introduction to finding, judging and using research regarding the management and care of children and young people. Following the approach outlined here practitioners can take steps towards ensuring that services offered to children, young people and their families are based on the best available research evidence….”

 

Contents

Introduction

What is evidence-based practice?

Why is it important to children and parents using services?

What kind of research evidence is most useful?

How can adopting an evidence-based approach to practice make a difference?

Finding and using the evidence

Step 1: Formulate an answerable question

Step 2: Search for Evidence

Step 3: Appraise the evidence

Step 4: Apply the evidence to your practice

Step 5: Evaluate your practice

Some worked examples

Implementing evidence-based practice in your service

Conclusion

Appendix: Brief guide to websites useful for finding evidence in child public health and welfare

 

 

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