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The evolution of social work practice: implications for the generalist approach
Author(s) -
Hall Ron
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
international journal of social welfare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.664
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1468-2397
pISSN - 1369-6866
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-2397.2008.00558.x
Subject(s) - generalist and specialist species , social work , work (physics) , engineering ethics , management science , sociology , computer science , epistemology , political science , ecology , engineering , mechanical engineering , philosophy , habitat , law , biology
Historically, social work has assumed a generalist approach to practice. Such an approach involves a broad general knowledge base and skills in several disciplines, fields, etc. Evidence‐based practice (EBP) entails the exactness of scientific research. It is intended for the application of rigorous expertise to arrive at the most effective practice methods based upon objective research findings. The evolution of social work toward a more legitimate practice method can then be realised via the prescripts of EBP.