Implementing health-care innovations: In search of a theoretical foundation for a science of implementation

International Journal of Mental Health

Volumn 35, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 35-49

  Stelk, Wayne J ^a  

^a Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership   (United States)

Author keywords

Diffusion of innovation; Dynamic systems theory; Effective treatment; Evidence based practices; Implementation

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845511387     PISSN: 00207411     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2753/IMH0020-7411350203     Document Type: Review

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