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Health Systems Research - A Manual

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1st Author : Barron, Peter
Other Authors: Buthelezi G, Edwards J, Makhanya N, Palmer N
Publisher: Health Systems Trust
Publication Date: 4/1997
ISBN: 1-919743-02-2
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Publication Type: Manual
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Summary This manual aims to assist people who want to do, or are doing health systems research. It is primarily aimed at researchers who are relatively new to health systems research. It describes health systems research, and shows how it is different from other types of health research. It provides advice on selecting a research topic and ways to influence decision makers through research. This manual then gives a guide on formulating and refining a research question, developing a protocol and writing research reports.
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