{"product_id":"information-technology-and-evidence-based-social-work-practice","title":"Information Technology and Evidence-Based Social Work Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn to use the latest technological advances in evidence-based social work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSocial work practice can be positively or negatively impacted by the advance of technology. Advances and applications must be up-to-date as possible, yet they may be ineffective if not simple enough to easily learn and use. \u003cem\u003eInformation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnology and Evidence-Based Social Work\u003c\/em\u003e presents leading social work experts exploring the latest technological advances and the innovative practical applications which can be used effectively in evidence-based social work. Students and practitioners get creative practical advice on how best understand technology and apply it to their work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation Technology and Evidence-Based Social Work\u003c\/em\u003e is divided into four sections. The first section provides the context for understanding the technological link between social work and evidence-based practice. The second section presents examples of how information technology can be used to effectively teach students and practitioners in the field. Section three explores ways to implement technology for use by clients. The fourth section summarizes and then takes a look at the future of technology in evidence-based social work. Chapters include questions for practitioners and for clients to illuminate the current and future issues surrounding technology and evidence-based practice. The text also includes extensive references, and useful tables and figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics in \u003cem\u003eInformation Technology and Evidence-Based Social Work\u003c\/em\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe impact of technology on social work\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomputer-assisted evidence-based practice\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecustomized web-based technology and its use in clinical supervision\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenhanced technology-based evidence-based practice model and its applicability to large human service organizations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing information technology to provide evidence for planning and evaluating programs\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing technology in advocacy\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe geographic information system (GIS) as a useful tool in all aspects of programs and policies\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating practice through information technology\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe development and evaluation of an online social work service\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epsychotherapeutic group intervention for family caregivers over the Internet\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupport group online chat\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea case study of how Internet chat group technology can be implemented with cancer survivors\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etechnology as a service learning mechanism for promoting positive youth development in a community-based setting\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea model which can be used to collect information and—by using best evidence available—arrive at a confident decision \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand more!\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation Technology and Evidence-Based Social Work\u003c\/em\u003e is timely, stimulating reading for educators, undergraduate students, graduate students, and practitioners in the fields of social work, psychology, and public administration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245233819992,"sku":"9780789034069","price":78.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780789034069.jpg?v=1779426914","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/information-technology-and-evidence-based-social-work-practice","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}