This assignment, part of a social work course (SOWK 546) in Spring 2020, focuses on the application of evidence-based practice in social work. Students are tasked with formulating an effectiveness practice question using the PICO framework, searching for relevant empirical research articles, and creating a hierarchy of evidence. The assignment requires students to locate at least ten publications, appraise the internal validity of a chosen article, and analyze its measurement methods. The student identified a practice question related to the effectiveness of EMDR versus NET in reducing PTSD symptoms among African refugees. The student searched various databases using PICO keywords and prioritized articles with high impact factors. The selected article, a randomized controlled trial published in Psychological Medicine, examined the efficacy of EMDR for PTSD and depression in Syrian refugees. The student appraises the study's design and measurement methods, discussing strengths and weaknesses related to internal validity and measurement tools. The student also addresses the external validity, considering the limitations of the study's generalizability, and discusses the clinical implications of the research findings, including potential applications and areas for future research.
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