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Evidence-based practice in health and social care: where are we now?

Annette Swinkels Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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John W. Albarran Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Robin I. Means Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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Theresa Mitchell Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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Mary C. Stewart Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
Pages 335-347 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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