Commentary

Cutting-edge efforts in surgical patient safety.

September 24, 2017

Varghese TK, Ghaferi AA. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(8):719-720.

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Implementation science examines methods to promote integration of research findings and evidence into health care policy and practice. This commentary discusses why measurement and evidence are key to implementing safety interventions in surgical care.

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