Translating evidence to practice: two stories from the field.
Translating research evidence into daily practice is a challenging process at the organizational level. Conceptual models about this process point to the importance of resources for change and environmental influences as two key factors that need to be addressed in translation efforts. Two organizational case studies focused on improving care for adults with depression are described that illustrate lessons about translating evidence to practice that may be helpful to others.
Korsen
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Primary Care Mental Health Program, MaineHealth, Portland, ME 04101, USA. korsen@mainehealth.org
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