What does it mean to transform knowledge into action in falls prevention research? Perspectives from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Journal of Safety ResearchPublished 1 November 2011
Jacqueline Tetroe, Ian D. Graham, Vicky Scott
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The phases of the action cycle highlight seven areas that should be paid attention to in order to maximize chances of successful implementation in the area of falls prevention.
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The phases of the action cycle highlight seven areas that should be paid attention to in order to maximize chances of successful implementation.
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