Realist review--a new method of systematic review designed for complex policy interventions.

Evidence-based policy is a dominant theme in contemporary public services but the practical realities and challenges involved in using evidence in policy-making are formidable. Part of the problem is one of complexity. In health services and other public services, we are dealing with complex social...

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Main Authors: Pawson, R, Greenhalgh, T, Harvey, G, Walshe, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005