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.
- Evidence-practice gaps complete report volume one colour (PDF, 880KB)
- Evidence-practice gaps complete report volume one black & white (PDF, 1.4MB)
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 (PDF, 138KB)
- Smoking cessation in pregnancy (PDF, 105KB)
- Lung cancer screening (PDF, 91KB)
- Preventing stroke in atrial fibrillations (PDF, 112KB)
- Use of appropriate medications in heart failure (PDF, 193KB)
- Glycated haemoglobin in diabetes management (PDF, 123KB)
- Antibiotics for bronchitis and cold (96KB)
- Preventing thromboembolism in hospitalised patients (PDF, 208KB)
- Preparation for colorectal surgery (PDF, 130KB)
- Colorectal cancer follow up (PDF, 123KB)
- Managing acute and cancer pain (PDF, 171KB)
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.