Translating evidence to practice: two stories from the field
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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
Neil Korsen1, Pam Pietruszewski
1Primary Care Mental Health Program, MaineHealth, Portland, ME 04101, USA. korsen@mainehealth.org
Abstract:
Translating research evidence into daily practice is a challenging process at the organizational level. Conceptual models about this process point to the importance of resources for change and environmental influences as two key factors that need to be addressed in translation efforts. Two organizational case studies focused on improving care for adults with depression are described that illustrate lessons about translating evidence to practice that may be helpful to others.
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