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Beyond Evidence-Based Practice: Nine Ideal Features of a Mental Health Intervention

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Objectives: Recognizing the limitations of conventional frameworks for identifying evidence-based interventions, we sought to develop a comprehensive set of criteria that would have practical and policy relevance. Methods: We identify nine ideal attributes of a mental health practice (well defined, reflecting client goals, consistent with societal goals, effective, minimum side effects, positive long-term outcomes, reasonable costs, easy to implement, and adaptable to diverse communities and client subgroups). Using a case study approach, we applied these criteria to the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment. Findings: IPS generally satisfies all nine criteria, though the evidence is more limited in some areas. Conclusions: This framework provides a template that could be used to evaluate other social work interventions.

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Research on Social Work Practice

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: sage publisher., 2010

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English

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10497315

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Vol. 20 no. 5, September 2010.pp. 493-501

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Mental health
Unemployment
Evidence-based practice
Disabilities

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