Implementation Science

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What can management theories offer evidence-based practice? A comparative analysis of measurement tools for organisational context

Beverley French1*, Lois H Thomas1, Paula Baker2, Christopher R Burton3, Lindsay Pennington4 and Hazel Roddam5

Author Affiliations

1 School of Nursing and Caring Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, England, PR1 2HE, UK

2 Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, England, M8 5RB, UK

3 Centre for Health-Related Research, School of Healthcare Sciences, College of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Bangor University, Gwynedd, Wales, LL57 2EF, UK

4 School of Clinical Medical Sciences (Child Health), University of Newcastle, Sir James Spence Institute, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE1 4LP, UK

5 School of Public Health and Clinical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, England, PR1 2HE, UK

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Implementation Science 2009, 4:28 doi:10.1186/1748-5908-4-28

Published: 19 May 2009

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Additional file 1:

Measurement tools identified by the search. Titles and bibliographic reference for all measurement tools identified as potentially relevant.

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Additional file 2:

Details of development and psychometric testing of included measurement tools. Provides background information on psychometric properties of included measurement tools.

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