Beyond evidence-based practice: rethinking the relationship between research, theory and practice

This chapter discusses: • How applied psychologists attempt to ground their practice in research. • The history of the evidence-based practice movement. • Problems with the scientist practitioner model • Alternative conceptualisations of the link between research evidence and practice. • Some of the problems with randomised controlled research trials. • The social context of research. • The need for a different approach, focusing on the views of participants and utilising a broader range of research methods