Before adopting an evidence-based practice method from a research article, what appraisal step should the counselor prioritize?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
EBP isn't 'copy the catchy title.' Peek under the hood—how many people, and were they anything like your clients with disabilities? If the study crowd doesn't resemble your caseload, pump the brakes before you rebuild the whole program.
Full Explanation
Assessing research literature for evidence-based practice includes judging methodological quality and external relevance. Sample size and whether disability populations comparable to the counselor's clients were included affect how confidently findings transfer. Sound appraisal precedes adoption rather than following client complaints after indiscriminate implementation.