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. 2001 Nov:75 Suppl 1:S47-S54.
doi: 10.1016/S0020-7292(01)00517-3.

The gap between evidence and practice in maternal healthcare

J Villar  1 , G Carroli  2 , A M Gülmezoglu  1
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The gap between evidence and practice in maternal healthcare

J Villar et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2001 Nov.

Abstract

The expected improvement in maternal and perinatal health in developing countries has not yet materialized. In addition to the factors related to socioeconomic conditions, we have identified areas where large gaps between evidence and practice are apparent. These gaps are in clinical care, implementation of effective practices and in selecting research priorities. We present examples from our own research and the literature to illustrate these points.

Keywords: Clinical practice; Evidence based medicine; Maternal and perinatal health.

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