Small steps: Bringing evidence into practice through post-qualifying training in research methods and implementing an assessment tool

Brian Taylor; Anne McGlade; Siddhartha Baviskar; Kresta Sørensen; Svein Arild Vis

doi:10.1332/27551768Y2026D000000076

Small steps: Bringing evidence into practice through post-qualifying training in research methods and implementing an assessment tool

Brian Taylor
, Anne McGlade
, Siddhartha Baviskar
, Kresta Sørensen
, Svein Arild Vis

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Abstract

This paper outlines two initiatives:
1. a part-time course in research methods for social workers in practice; and
2. a study of an evidence-based screening tool in child protection.
These presentations at the Evidence into Practice Special Interest Group session at the European Association for Social Work Research 2025 conference are summarised. They are discussed using the overarching concepts of acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility as examples of practical approaches to bringing evidence from research into practice.

Original language	English
Journal	European Social Work Research
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1332/27551768Y2026D000000076
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 24 Apr 2026

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The authors received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

assessment tools
evidence-based practice
knowledge implementation
research methods training
service development
social work

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