Systematic reviews

Abstract

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The CPD article discussed the purpose of systematic reviews in nursing practice. It outlined the process of undertaking a systematic review, and how this can benefit future research and clinical practice.

Canadian environmental health officer perceptions of barriers to research utilization in everyday and emergency practice

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