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?