Values-Based Health & Social Care
Beyond Evidence-Based Practice
- Jill McCarthy - University of Chester, UK
- Pat Rose - University of Chester, UK
Is evidence-based practice really best practice? This is a hotly debated question in health and social care circles and the starting point for this book. Engaging firmly in the debate, Values-Based Health & Social Care calls into question the dominance of evidence-based practice and sets out an alternative vision of care which places holism, professional judgment, intuition, and client choice at its center.
Bringing together writers from a range of health and social care backgrounds, the book describes the rise of evidence-based practice and explores major criticisms of the approach. It argues that evidence should be seen as part of a broader vision of practice which places equal value on a holistic vision of the needs of patients and clients, professional knowledge and intuition, and seeing patients and clients as partners in their care.
Case studies are used throughout the book to help readers link the concepts to practice. The book concludes with suggestions on how to develop a values-based approach in practice and through professional education.
Values-Based Health & Social Care sets out key debates surrounding the nature of practice which will be of interest to students and practitioners alike.
Was part of our bid for an education on national level. However another institute won the bid. I thought "not adopted" was the most appropriate status, though it does not reveal that we did select the book.
quite dense and not very inspiring
Helps students think about evidence based practice in a different way
A very good primer
An important explanation of the ethical and humanistic underpinning of nursing practice, which is very relevant in view of the Francis Report (2013) and concerns about quality in nursing and health and social care. However, this is a very positive contribution to the field, which helps professionals to remember why they came into their profession.
This is an excellent book which highlights the important areas that distinguish post qualifying expertise and pre qualifying reflection.
I liked the format of this text and the prompts to explore elements at my own pace further. Excellent format and easy to use.
this is an accessible book that challenges the assumptions of a managment based approach to practice
Evidence based practice has been accepted as the legitimate intervention in most health care practice settings. This book discusses the political context of evidence based practice and covers value based care which could offer some challenges to evidence based practice. Students and teachers will benefit from exploring some alternative views about care that this book offers.
A text which adds further dimension to the health and social care professions. Great for students and professionals to draw upon to inform their practice
