Evidence-informed practice, sometimes called evidence-based practice, is a client-centred approach to clinical decision making. It is a way to solve problems by integrating the best available research evidence with the clinician's experience, the client's preferences and values, and the organizational and cultural context. In this section, you will find easy-to-read, practical, evidence-informed information in the form of Evidence-Informed Practice Guidelines, Evidence Briefs and Research Snapshots.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for problem gambling
The scientific evidence for CBT and problem gambling, with practical advice on how to use CBT to help clients gamble less.
Stages of change
The evidence about the stages of change and how to use this model when treating clients who have gambling problems.
Relapse prevention
An overview of the evidence supporting the use of relapse-prevention approaches for clients with gambling problems and what you can do to help clients stay in recovery.
Screening and assessment
The evidence on screening and assessment for problem gambling, and the recommended approaches you can use in your clinical practice.
Screening, brief assessment and referral to treatment
The evidence for the benefits of using SBIRT as well as guidelines to identify and help clients address their problem gambling.
Trauma-informed care
The research on trauma and its co-occurrence with problem gambling, and guidance on how to put trauma-informed care into practice with clients who have gambling problems.
Adult problem gambling
Information on screening, assessment and treatment approaches for problem gambling in adults, and ways to apply these treatment approaches in clinical practice.
Concurrent disorders
An overview of the interactions between mental illnesses (such as mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders) and problem gambling.
Health equity and diverse populations
Evidence and practice considerations for problem gambling in relation to women, Indigenous populations, and those who are incarcerated.
Problem technology use
An overview of problem technology use, associated risk factors, and screening & treatment.
Suicide
An overview of the evidence on the prevalence of suicide in people with gambling problems, common risk factors and practice guidelines to reduce this risk.
Youth and problem gambling
The evidence on screening, assessing and treating youth with problem gambling, and how to put it into practice.
Using mobile apps to help clients experiencing problematic smartphone use or gambling disorder
Information on how mobile apps can be used to assist clients experiencing either problematic smartphone use or gambling disorder.
Youth, smartphones and social media use
Current research on youth smartphone and social media use.
Inventory of gambling Situations
The Inventory of Gambling Situations (IGS) is a 63-item self-report questionnaire that gives clinicians insight into a client’s specific gambling pattern.