Research and evidence in practice
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This book is an introduction to the use of research-based evidence in professional health-care practice. It will help you to understand the role of evidence in health care, including how evidence is developed, and how to interpret research methods and outcomes.
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Publication date: 2018
Publisher: La Trobe eBureau
ISBN: 978-0-9953727-7-1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26826/1007
License: CC BY-NC-ND


