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An empirical definition of clinical supervision

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Abstract

Objectives. The growing recognition of clinical supervision as the basis for high-quality mental health services is apparent in policy, research and clinical practice, but an empirical definition is required to progress research and practice. Method. A logical analysis was used to draft a working definition, and then a systematic review of 24 empirical studies of clinical supervision produced a best evidence synthesis, which was used to test and improve this definition. Results. The logical analysis indicated that the most popular definition (Bernard & Goodyear, 1992) failed all four necessary tests of a good definition: precision, specification, operationalization and corroboration. The systematic review synthesis was then used to test the working definition, which passed these tests (with two amendments). Conclusion. These two complementary review approaches created a firmer basis for advancing research and practice. © 2007 The British Psychological Society.


Publication metadata

Author(s): Milne D

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: British Journal of Clinical Psychology

Year: 2007

Volume: 46

Issue: 4

Pages: 437-447

ISSN (print): 0144-6657

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URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1348/014466507X197415

DOI: 10.1348/014466507X197415

PubMed id: 17535535


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