老年学与老年病学研究

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Educational Approaches to Address Barriers to Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices

Patricia Kolb*

The author describes barriers to evidence based practices (EBP); use of education to address gaps among research, education, and practice for EBP; the need for cultural competence; and educational approaches for community-based implementation. EBP is central to development of quality health and social services, but challenges remain in translation of research findings into EBP