Eight Evidence Based Practices (EBP)

There are eight evidence based practices (EBP), however some would argue as few as six (Bond, 2002) and possibly more than ten (Dixon et al., 2010). They all have their place and vary in amount of evidence and have certain circumstances in which they can provide the best results. The eight EBP discussed are: cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), weight management, skills training, token economies, family psychoeducation, assertive community treatment (ACT), supportive employment (SE), and intervention of concurrent disorders. Using evidence and my thoughts, I will provide the best usefulness for recovery with evidence based approach. Early prevention using EBPs to limit the severity or cope better may be possible. CBT and weight management may …show more content…
This can be further implemented through token economies for those with more serious mental illness, using token rewards to encourage skill training and behavior modification like in the second chances program (Silverstein et al. 2006). Skills training have been used in conjunction with other EBPs. Family psychoeducation used with other interventions, proves to be more effective and provide longer lasting results (Higenbottam, 2014). These interventions could help both patient and family to support each other. A meta-analysis shows that social skills increase activity, function in the community and a reduction of negative symptoms (Higenbottam, 2014). While CBT reduces positive symptoms of schizophrenia, social skills may address the negative symptoms (Higenbottam, 2014). When used together, may provide the best treatment for symptom relief in schizophrenics. These additional practices can be used to enhance current …show more content…
ACT has shown a better quality of life and less hospital resources used (van der Leer, 2014). There are certain features given to all ACT services, however they can differ which means that if the strict criteria for ACT is not implemented could skew the results (Bond, 2002). ACT employs many features and is supported by evidence. ACT should also employ IPS model of SE. Supportive education (SE) and interventions for concurrent disorders are more tied to approaches and model types. In SE, the Individual placement and support (IPS) model was the most effective with 50% effectiveness for attaining competitive work (Higenbottam, 2014). For interventions for concurrent disorders, there are three approaches, but no specific treatments. While these three approaches are effective for those with serious mental illness, there is little evidence for those with less severe illnesses (Skinner, 2005). Concurrent disorders approaches are effective for severe mental