
Lyceum's best-selling assessment book is now even better. Jordan and Franklin combine two approaches-qualitative and quantitative-that are often considered at odds. The authors' unique synthesis creates a new approach that encourages the use of multiple methods in formulating client assessments. Clinical Assessment provides a variety of tools for performing assessments derived from different perspectives, giving readers greater flexibility in their own data collection.The research base for the third edition has been updated, and the revised chapters adhere to the latest standards for evidence-based practice. The editors provide explicit information, tools, and case studies to illustrate these new methods. The authors combine traditional and recent methods to offer a flexible, mixed-methods approach to assessment.Useful learning tools include sample forms, examples of standardized measures, samples of integrative skills assessment, review questions, chapter summaries, and extensive references.
This text investigates how social workers can integrate qualitative and quantitative methodologies to create more comprehensive and accurate client assessments. Authors Cynthia Franklin and Catheleen Jordan leverage their academic expertise to bridge the traditional divide between subjective narrative data and objective standardized metrics. The book argues that a mixed-methods approach provides practitioners with the necessary flexibility to address complex clinical scenarios while adhering to contemporary evidence-based practice standards.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and practitioners frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for social work students and professionals seeking to balance rigorous data collection with client-centered practice. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which is balanced by the inclusion of practical tools and illustrative case studies.
Page Count:
493
Publication Date:
2011-06-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190616377
ISBN-13:
9780190616373
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