A growing trend to provide effective services is which approach?

• A. Evidence-based practice
• B. Holistic care
• C. Community outreach
• D. Client advocacy

Answer: (A)

The main concept tested is using the best available evidence to guide practice. Evidence-based practice means blending high-quality research findings with professional expertise and the client’s preferences to choose interventions that have demonstrated effectiveness. This approach is growing because it helps ensure services are proven to work, leading to better outcomes and greater accountability. It also supports ongoing evaluation as new research emerges, keeping practice current.

Holistic care focuses on treating the person as a whole, integrating physical, mental, and social aspects, but it isn’t defined by systematically using research to select interventions. Community outreach aims to connect services with the community and improve access, which is important but not the mechanism for validating effectiveness through evidence. Client advocacy centers on supporting clients’ rights and needs, which is essential for empowerment but doesn’t by itself require evidence-based choices.