The use of problem structuring methods in strategic health planning

International Transactions in Operational Research

Volumn 10, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 381-392

  Thunhurst, Colin ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Developing countries; Health sector planning; Problem structuring methods; Strategic planning

Indexed keywords

EID: 84863504597     PISSN: 09696016     EISSN: 14753995     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1475-3995.00414     Document Type: Article

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