Evidence based implementation of complex interventions

@article{Thomson2009EvidenceBI,
  title={Evidence based implementation of complex interventions},
  author={Richard G. Thomson},
  journal={BMJ : British Medical Journal},
  year={2009},
  volume={339}
}
  • R. Thomson
  • Published 12 August 2009
  • Medicine
  • BMJ : British Medical Journal
Multi-method evaluation and high quality reporting are essential 
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