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Reflections for action.

C Alexander·A Mulhall·A May
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This is the second of three articles based on a major report launched by the Foundation of Nursing Studies last year-Reflection for Action-which looked at the dissemination and implementation of research in nursing. This article discusses two of the studies that made up the report.

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C Alexander, A Mulhall, A May. 1997-06-04. Reflections for action.. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.11.37.32.s43

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