Towards evidence-based practice in the social services and older people care: from the line managers’ perspective
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Background Leadership is essential for successful implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) [1]. Line managers, i.e. the managerial level directly above employees, are crucial in this process. However, little empirical research has been carried out on their role in the implementation of evidence within social care. The aim of this study was to explore the role of line managers in the implementation of EBP in the social services and older people care.
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