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Evidence-practice gaps report volume two
The 2005 National Institute of Clinical Studies Evidence-practice gaps report, volume two, 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.
For your convenience we have also reproduced the Evidence-practice gaps report, volume two in single downloadable chapters on the following topics:
- » Folic acid supplements (28KB PDF)
- » Promoting and supporting breast feeding (32KB PDF)
- » Reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (35KB PDF)
- » Promoting use of preventers in chronic asthma (46KB PDF)
- » Managing acute mild asthma in the emergency department (50KB PDF)
- » Recognising and managing panic disorder and agoraphobia (33KB PDF)
- » Vaccinating against influenza (31KB PDF)
- » Haemodialysis vascular access (47KB PDF)
- » Achieving blood pressure control (34KB PDF)
- » Optimising care for stroke patients(27KB PDF)
- » Preventing osteoporosis related fractures reoccuring (36KB PDF)
- » Compression therapy for venous leg ulcers (27KB 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 two follows the same successful formula as that used for the original:
To order hard copies of the report, please email nics@nhmrc.gov.au or fax +61 3 8866 0499.