Evidence-Based Counselling and Psychological Therapies Research and Applications

"Evidence-Based Counselling and Psychological Therapies" assesses the impact of the international drive towards evidence-based health care on NHS policy and the provision of the psychological services in the NHS. An outstanding range of contributors provide an overview of evidence-based health care and the research methods that underpin it, demonstrating its effect on policy, provision, practitioners and patients. Their thought-provoking chapters look at a variety of relevant issues including: * generating and implementing evidence * cost-effectiveness issues * practical guidelines * practitioner research "Evidence-Based Counselling and Psychological Therapies" is essential for mental health professionals and trainees concerned with this movement which is having, and will continue to have a huge impact on the purchasing, provision and practice of health care.Rowland, Nancy is the author of 'Evidence-Based Counselling and Psychological Therapies Research and Applications' with ISBN 9780415205078 and ISBN 0415205077.