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Evidence-Based Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Oxymoron or Brave New Dawn?

Child Psychology and Psychiatry ReviewPublished 1 May 2001
Paul Ramchandani, Carol Joughin, Morris Zwi
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TL;DR

The meaning of evidence-based practice in a multidisciplinary speciality, and the potential benefits that develop from it, are examined.

Abstract

Professionals working in child and adolescent mental health services are increasingly encouraged to examine the evidence underlying their clinical practice. Embracing evidence-based practice can present difficulties, as barriers to changing practice exist. These difficulties are examined, along with the meaning of evidence-based practice in a multidisciplinary speciality, and the potential benefits that develop from it.

Keywords

Health Professions