Evidence-Based Practice
Midterm | Practice
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) A process integrating research evidence, clinical expertise, and client context,
values, and culture.
EBP as an Outcome vs. Process Outcome refers to empirically supported treatments (ESTs); process refers to
clinical decision-making.
Three Pillars of EBP Best research evidence, clinical expertise, and client values and circumstances.
Authority-Based Practice Practice guided by tradition or authority figures rather than systematic
empirical evidence.
Step 1 of the EBP Process Client assessment.
Step 2 of the EBP Process Develop practice-relevant research questions.
Step 3 of the EBP Process Locate relevant evidence to answer the question.
Step 4 of the EBP Process Critically appraise the retrieved evidence.
Step 5 of the EBP Process Select and implement the intervention.
Step 6 of the EBP Process Evaluate and monitor client progress over time.
Data-Based Decision Making (DBDM) Systematic collection and analysis of data to inform clinical decisions.
SAMHSA Definition of SMI A mental/behavioral disorder in adults substantially interfering with major life
functions.
NYS OMH Definition of SMI Adult 18+ with a DSM diagnosis (excluding SUD, organic brain syndromes,
developmental disabilities).
Must meet SSI/SSDI qualification, functional impairment, or reliance on
psychiatric treatment.
Midterm | Practice
Questions, Study Guide &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, Terms in this set (98)
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) A process integrating research evidence, clinical expertise, and client context,
values, and culture.
EBP as an Outcome vs. Process Outcome refers to empirically supported treatments (ESTs); process refers to
clinical decision-making.
Three Pillars of EBP Best research evidence, clinical expertise, and client values and circumstances.
Authority-Based Practice Practice guided by tradition or authority figures rather than systematic
empirical evidence.
Step 1 of the EBP Process Client assessment.
Step 2 of the EBP Process Develop practice-relevant research questions.
Step 3 of the EBP Process Locate relevant evidence to answer the question.
Step 4 of the EBP Process Critically appraise the retrieved evidence.
Step 5 of the EBP Process Select and implement the intervention.
Step 6 of the EBP Process Evaluate and monitor client progress over time.
Data-Based Decision Making (DBDM) Systematic collection and analysis of data to inform clinical decisions.
SAMHSA Definition of SMI A mental/behavioral disorder in adults substantially interfering with major life
functions.
NYS OMH Definition of SMI Adult 18+ with a DSM diagnosis (excluding SUD, organic brain syndromes,
developmental disabilities).
Must meet SSI/SSDI qualification, functional impairment, or reliance on
psychiatric treatment.
