The Role of Relationships in Connecting Social Work Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Critics of evidence-based practice (EBP) often challenge the efficacy of applying social work research in practice. Such skepticism underscores the historic chasm that still exists between social work researchers and practitioners. If taught and implemented consistently, the EBP model can mend the connection between researchers and practitioners by merging their roles. Merging their roles, however, requires a renewed emphasis on relationships in the research process. This article explores the role of relationships in social work research. Using a researcher/practitioner continuum, we assess the types of interactions faculty have with stakeholders. We then offer strategies for cultivating relationships with stakeholders that lead to community-derived and implemented research that is critical to advancing the widespread use of EBP in social work

Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Evidence-based practice · Knowledge management · Political science · Process (computing · Public relations · Skepticism · Sociology · Work (physics · Computer Science · Engineering · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work

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