How can evidence-based interventions give the best value for users in social services? Balance between adherence and adaptations: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Using evidence-based interventions (EBIs) is a basic premise of contemporary social services (e.g., child and family social services). However, EBIs seldom fit seamlessly into a specific setting but often need to be adapted. Although some adaptions might be necessary, they can cause interventions to be less effective or even unsafe. The challenge of balancing adherence and adaptations when using EBIs is often referred to as the adherence and adaptation dilemma. Although the current literature identifies professionals' management of this dilemma as problematic, it offers little practical guidance for professionals. This research aims to investigate how the adherence and adaptation dilemma is handled in social services and to explore how structured decision support can imp

SUBMITTER: Hasson H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7427905 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature