Unit 5 AS: Evidence-Based Practice The purpose of this assignment is to gain a d

Unit 5 AS: Evidence-Based Practice
The purpose of this assignment is to gain a deeper knowledge of evidence-based practice and how social workers can exercise it in serving their clients. It helps to understand the connection between evidence-based practice and micro policy advocacy interventions.
Social Work Today notes that evidence-based practice “is not as widespread as proponents would like and still faces resistance due to a number of factors, including a basic misunderstanding among behavioral health professionals of what evidence-based practice actually is.” Review the full article provided in the link and address the following:
Define evidence-based practice and discuss its connection to micro policy advocacy.
How has the definition of evidence-based practice changed through times?
What are some factors contributing to the growth of using evidence-based practices?
What are some of the barriers to using evidence-based practices?
What solutions would you recommend to remove those barriers?
Submit your answer in a 3 page paper. Title page is required and be sure to cite your sources; follow APA 7th edition formatting guidelines in organizing your paper. Upload your assignment as a word document.