Research Techniques for Clinical Social Workers

This volume has long been an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of social work. It thoroughly and clearly presents research concepts and skills, uniquely organizing them according to assessment and treatment formulation, treatment implementation and monitoring, and evaluation. Also, numerous practice cases and detailed exercises offer a complete grasp of crucial concepts and techniques.

This new edition reflects contemporary developments in practice research, such as an emphasis on empirical or evidence-based practice; the importance of evaluation within the managed-care environment; the role of social work ethics in practice research; the value of qualitative research methodology for particular aspects of monitoring and evaluation; and the role of computer technology and the use of the Internet.

Introduction
Part 1 Assessment
1. Research Interviewing and Questionnaires
2. Using Available Instruments
3. Systematic Observation
4. Specification and Rating of Problems and Goals
Part 2 Selecting, Implementing, and Monitoring Intervention
5. Selection of Treatment Interventions
6. Content Analysis
7. The Development and Use of Forms for Client Self-Monitoring
8. Qualitative Methods in Practice Research
Part 3 Evaluating Treatment
9. Single-Case Designs
10. Variations and Replications of Single-Case Designs
11. The Use of Sample Surveys in Follow-up Evaluations
12. Simple Group Designs for Use in Evaluation
13. The Use of Data Aggregation and Analysis for Treatment Monitoring
14. Research and Clinical Social Work Practice
Postscript
Index