This framework is a decision-making or service-delivery framework to guide practitioners who work with parents and caregivers. There is now a consensus that evidence-based practice involves the integration of three elements: best research evidence, clinical expertise and client values.
Thus, selecting an effective intervention strategy is not simply a matter of choosing an intervention from a list of ‘proven’ strategies. Instead, one must take account of all contributing factors, including the outcome that is desired, the circumstances in which the intervention is to be implemented, and the values and preferences of those involved. This framework provides a way of understanding how the three elements of the broader understanding of evidence-informed practice can be reconciled in practice.
