Adapting National and International Leg Ulcer Practice Guidelines for Local Use
Advances in Skin & Wound CarePublished 1 July 2005
Ian D. Graham, Margaret B. Harrison, Karen Lorimer, Tadeusz Piercianowski, Elaine Friedberg, Maureen Buchanan
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Local adaptation of international and national guidelines is feasible following facilitation of the Practice Guidelines Evaluation and Adaptation Cycle and reached consensus regarding recommendations appropriate for local application.
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Local adaptation of international and national guidelines is feasible following facilitation of the Practice Guidelines Evaluation and Adaptation Cycle.
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