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The CPA Presidential Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice of Psychological Treatments Dozois, David J. A.; Mikail, Sam; Alden, Lynn E.; Bieling, Peter J.; Bourgon, Guy, 1964-; Clark, David A., 1954-; Drapeau, Martin; Gallson, Dave; Greenberg, Leslie S.; Hunsley, John, 1959-; Johnston, Charlotte

Abstract

The Board of Directors of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) launched a Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice of Psychological Treatments to support and guide practice as well as to inform stakeholders. This article describes the work of this Task Force, outlining its raison d’etre, providing a comprehensive definition of evidence-based practice (EBP), and advancing a hierarchy of evidence that is respectful of diverse research methodologies, palatable to different groups, and yet comprehensive and compelling. The primary objective was to present an overarching methodology or approach to thinking about EBP so that psychologists can provide and implement the best possible psychological treatments. To this end, our intention for this document was to provide a set of guidelines and standards that will foster interest, encourage development, and promote effectiveness in EBP.

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Title
The CPA Presidential Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice of Psychological Treatments
Creator
Dozois, David J. A.; Mikail, Sam; Alden, Lynn E.; Bieling, Peter J.; Bourgon, Guy, 1964-; Clark, David A., 1954-; Drapeau, Martin; Gallson, Dave; Greenberg, Leslie S.; Hunsley, John, 1959-; Johnston, Charlotte
Date Issued
2014
Description
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) launched a Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice of Psychological Treatments to support and guide practice as well as to inform stakeholders. This article describes the work of this Task Force, outlining its raison d’etre, providing a comprehensive definition of evidence-based practice (EBP), and advancing a hierarchy of evidence that is respectful of diverse research methodologies, palatable to different groups, and yet comprehensive and compelling. The primary objective was to present an overarching methodology or approach to thinking about EBP so that psychologists can provide and implement the best possible psychological treatments. To this end, our intention for this document was to provide a set of guidelines and standards that will foster interest, encourage development, and promote effectiveness in EBP.
Subject
evidence-based practice; evidence-based treatment; empirically supported treatment; decision-making; psychotherapy; psychological treatment
Genre
Article; Postprint
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2016-02-12
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada
DOI
10.14288/1.0224125
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/56984
Affiliation
Arts, Faculty of; Psychology, Department of; Non UBC
Citation
Dozois, D. J. A., Mikail, S., Alden, L. E., Bieling, P. J., Bourgon, G., Clark, D. A., Drapeau, M., Gallson, D., Greenberg, L., Hunsley, J. & Johnston, C. (2014). The CPA Presidential Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice of Psychological Treatments. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne, 55, 153-160.
Publisher DOI
10.1037/a0035767
Peer Review Status
Reviewed
Scholarly Level
Faculty
Copyright Holder
Canadian Psychological Association
Rights URI
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ca/
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