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 (PDF, 28KB)

- » Promoting and supporting breast feeding (PDF, 32KB)
- » Reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (PDF, 35KB)

- » Promoting use of preventers in chronic asthma (PDF, 46KB)
- » Managing acute mild asthma in the emergency department (PDF, 50KB)

- » Recognising and managing panic disorder and agoraphobia (PDF, 33KB)
- » Vaccinating against influenza (PDF, 31KB)
- » Haemodialysis vascular access PDF, (47KB)

- » Achieving blood pressure control (PDF, 34KB)

- » Optimising care for stroke patients(PDF, 27KB)

- » Preventing osteoporosis related fractures reoccuring (PDF, 36KB)
- » Compression therapy for venous leg ulcers (PDF, 27KB)
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.
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