PSYC 481: Assignment Option #4
EBP: Research Portfolio
ü Evidence-Based Practice in psychology (EBP) requires the integration of the best available current research with clinical expertise within the context of client characteristics and culture (American Psychological Association)
ü For this assignment portfolio, students will select research studies that include the following components:
· The study was published in a peer-reviewed journal within the last 15 years.
· The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy or effectiveness of a treatment approach or intervention related to the practice of psychology pr psychotherapy (e.g., EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-based CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-focused CBT, Culturally-Adapted CBT, Narrative Therapy, Group Therapy, Gottman Method, etc.).
· The study uses an experimental research design (either a randomized control trial or quasi-experimental) to evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment or intervention used in psychotherapy.
ü Students will complete Summary Tables (ST) on research studies (see ST Sample on this CANVAS Module), synthesizing pertinent information including the following
· APA Reference
· Purpose of the Study
· Research Design
· Research Question or Hypothesis
· Participants (Recruitment, Inclusion Criteria, Characteristics)
· Data Collection
· Results
· Critical Evaluation (e.g., threats to internal/external validity, measurement bias)
Criteria
Level C
1. Select three studies that meet the above requirements. All three studies need to focus on the same treatment modality/intervention.
2. Complete a summary table for each of the selected studies (total = 3 ST)
3. Synthesize the findings in a 500-word summary of the findings across the three studies.
Level B
1. Select five studies that meet the above requirements. All five studies need to focus on the same treatment modality/intervention.
2. Complete a summary table for each of the selected studies (total = 5 ST)
3. Synthesize the findings in a 700-word summary of the findings across the five studies.
Level A
1. Select two treatment approaches to compare.
2. Select six studies (three per treatment approach selected) that meet the above requirements.
3. Complete a summary table for each of the selected studies (total = 6 ST across two treatment approaches)
4. Summarize the findings in a 1000-word critical evaluation of the six studies. For example,
ü Compare the efficacy/effectiveness of each treatment approach, as supported by the research evidence.
ü What is the strength of this evidence? What are limitations of the study designs (e.g., research methodology)
ü What are the clinical applications of these findings-for whom? For what types of presenting concerns?