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Lost in definitions: Reducing duplication and clarifying definitions of knowledge and decision support tools. A RAND-modified Delphi consensus study

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  • Dreesens, Dunja
  • Kremer, Leontien
  • Burgers, Jako
  • van der Weijden, Trudy

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A review of tools for knowledge translation and decision support yielded an abundance of tool types and confusion over the definitions of these knowledge tools. The aim of this study was to limit the number of tool types, reach consensus on their definitions and clarify their intended use.

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  • Dreesens, Dunja & Kremer, Leontien & Burgers, Jako & van der Weijden, Trudy, 2020. "Lost in definitions: Reducing duplication and clarifying definitions of knowledge and decision support tools. A RAND-modified Delphi consensus study," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 124(5), pages 531-539.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:124:y:2020:i:5:p:531-539
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2020.02.005
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