Attitudes toward and Utilization of Evidence-based Practice among Norwegian Social Workers

Purpose: This study analyzes Norwegian social workers’ attitudes toward evidence-based practice (EBP).Method: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 30 social workers and managers from social services and child welfare services.Results: Social workers were positive about EBP, yet confused about it, rarely distinguishing between EBP, empirically supported treatments (ESTs), experience-based knowledge and research when describing the concept....