Using a participatory research process to make a difference in policy on aging

Canadian Journal on Aging

Volumn 16, Issue SUPPL., 1997, Pages 70-89

  McWilliam, Carol L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Policy Process; Seniors' Policy; Seniors' Research; Stakeholder Involvement

Indexed keywords

AGING; ARTICLE; CLINICAL RESEARCH; HEALTH CARE POLICY; HUMAN; CANADIAN; EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE; GERONTOLOGY; HEALTH SERVICE; PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH; STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT;

EID: 0030740569     PISSN: 07149808     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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