A qualitative study of the knowledge-brokering role of middle-level managers in service innovation: managing the translation gap in patient safety for older persons' care

• Main Authors: Graeme Currie (Author), Nicola Burgess (Author), Leroy White (Author), Andy Lockett (Author), John Gladman (Author), Justin Waring (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: National Institute for Health Research, 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Brokering of evidence into service delivery is crucial for patient safety. We study knowledge brokering by 'hybrid' middle-level managers (H-MLMs), who hold responsibility for clinical service delivery as well as a managerial role, in the context of falls, medication management...