APA Presidential Taskforce on
Evidence Based Practice (2005)
Evidence-based practice in psychology is the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture and preferences”
Spring (2007) clinical decision making
Clinical decision making is made up of research evidence, clinical expertise and patient specifics
Why EBP Matters?
Quality and Accountability
- Policy
- Transdisciplinary Opportunities
- Lifelong Learning
- Identifying Recommended Treatments
Quality and Accountability
- Improving practice within an organisation
- Solving problems that arise
- Resolving disputes amongst practitioners
- Ensuring resources are invested into effective interventions
Medicare Rebates for psychology
The Australian Context
Medicare – A federally funded system
Psychologists (Educational, Health, Forensic, Counselling, Sports & Exercise, Child etc)
•Rebate $84.80, 50+ min session
•Focused Psychological Strategies
Clinical psychologists
•Rebate $124.50, 50+ min session
•Psychological Therapy
Focused Psychological Strategies
Psycho-education
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behaviour therapy
- Behavioural interventions
- Behaviour modification
- Exposure techniques
- Activity scheduling
- Cognitive interventions
- Cognitive therapy - Relaxation Strategies
- Progressive muscle relaxation
- Controlled breathing
4.
Skills Training
- Problem solving skills and training
- Anger management
- Social skills training
- Communication training
- Stress management
- Parent management training
5.Interpersonal Therapy (depression)
APS (2010): A Literature Review
An examination of the evidence base for psychological interventions in the treatment of mental disorders.
Update of the 2006 systematic review.
Utilises the NHMRC guidelines for evaluating evidence:
- Level & Quality
- Relevance
- Strength
Identifying Recommended Treatments
Cochrane Collaboration
Clinical Practice Guidelines
APS (2010) A Literature Review
