Is good enough for our peers good enough for policy makers?

Luft HS., Health Serv Res. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12750. [Epub ahead of print] , 2017 Sep 04

Abstract

Articles should be research contributions and also impact practice & policy. How is this done for policy-makers, who do not have methodological training or time for literature review?

Topics addressed include: Use Measures That Matter, Assess Plausible Alternatives, and Present Findings Accessibly.

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