Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 78-81 , January 2007

The evidence funnel: Highlighting the importance of research literacy in the delivery of evidence informed complementary health care

  • Paul M. Finch, Ph.D., M.Sc., D.Pod.M

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Received 24 July 2006 ,Revised 30 August 2006 ,Accepted 5 September 2006.

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PII: S1360-8592(06)00079-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2006.09.001

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 78-81 , January 2007