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How are policy makers using evidence? models of research utilisation an dlocal NHS policymaking. / Popay, Jennie; Elliott, Heather.
In: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Vol. 54, No. 6, 06.2000, p. 461-468.

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Popay, J & Elliott, H 2000, 'How are policy makers using evidence? models of research utilisation an dlocal NHS policymaking', Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, vol. 54, no. 6, pp. 461-468. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.54.6.461

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Popay J, Elliott H. How are policy makers using evidence? models of research utilisation an dlocal NHS policymaking. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2000 Jun;54(6):461-468. doi: 10.1136/jech.54.6.461

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Popay, Jennie ; Elliott, Heather. / How are policy makers using evidence? models of research utilisation an dlocal NHS policymaking. In: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2000 ; Vol. 54, No. 6. pp. 461-468.

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