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A systematic review of the use of theory in the design of guideline dissemination and implementation strategies and interpretation of the results of rigorous evaluations

Philippa Davies1†, Anne E Walker1† and Jeremy M Grimshaw2*†

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1 Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, UK

2 Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Health Research Institute and Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 1053 Carling Avenue, Administration Building, Room 2-017, Ottawa ON K1Y 4E9, Canada

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Implementation Science 2010, 5:14 doi:10.1186/1748-5908-5-14

Published: 9 February 2010

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Use of theories and constructs in studies. Details of the studies that used theories (and constructs), the theories and constructs used and level and stage of use.

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Glossary of theories/frameworks used. Brief descriptions of the identified theories and frameworks.

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