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Product

The Concept of ÂBest PracticeÂ: A brief overview of its meanings, scope, uses, and shortcomings

Center:

PA-Institute on Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Guy Caruso
[email protected]
724-934-1142

Product Description:

ÂBest practiceÂ has multiple meanings and particular connotations. We examine the origin of the term Âbest practiceÂ and related terms and concepts and provide some examples of its use in disability !elds. We identify some reasons why its use should be more judicious, if not curtailed altogether. We also suggest two complementary options to address our concerns.

Keyword(s):

actualisation, concepts, definitions, drawbacks, best practice

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

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To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2011.598387

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