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Evidence-practice gaps report volume one
The 2003 National Institute of Clinical Studies Evidence-practice gaps report, volume one, highlights a range of areas where there are gaps between what we know, from the best available research, and what happens in day to day practice. The report is available in full colour or a monochrome printer friendly black and white version.
- » Download: Evidence-practice gaps complete report volume one colour (880KB PDF)
- » Download: Evidence-practice gaps complete report volume one black & white (1.4MB PDF)

For your convenience we have also reproduced the Evidence-practice gaps report, volume one in single (black and white) downloadable chapters on the following topics:
- » Smoking cessation advice (138KB PDF)

- » Smoking cessation in pregnancy (105KB PDF)

- » Lung cancer screening (91KB PDF)
- » Preventing stroke in atrial fibrillations (112KB PDF)

- » Use of appropriate medications in heart failure (193KB PDF)

- » Glycated haemoglobin in diabetes management (123KB PDF)

- » Antibiotics for bronchitis and cold (96KB PDF)

- » Preventing thromboembolism in hospitalised patients (208KB PDF)
- » Preparation for colorectal surgery (130KB PDF)
- » Colorectal cancer follow up (123KB PDF)
- » Managing acute and cancer pain (171KB PDF)

For each topic, the report explores, in an easy to understand style, the best available evidence from the latest reputable research, comparing the recommendations with current practice in Australia and highlighting areas where improvements could be made.
Volume one follows the same successful formula as that used for the subsequent
To order hard copies of the report, please email nics@nhmrc.gov.au or fax +61 3 8866 0499.