BACKGROUND In order to understand and measure the policy impact of research we need a definition of research impact that is suited to the task. This article systematically reviewed both peer-reviewed and grey literature for definitions of research impact to develop a definition of research impact that can be used to investigate how public health research influences policy. METHOD Keyword sear...

This paper addresses the construction of public oral health policies in Brazil by reviewing the available literature. It includes a discussion of the social responses given by the Brazilian State to oral health policies and the relationship of these responses with the ideological oral health movements that have developed globally, and that have specifically influenced oral health policies in Br...

Social justice is a core value to the mission of social work. Older people are among the most vulnerable populations for whom social workers are called on to advocate. Although Medicare prescription drug coverage has been a top legislative issue over the past few years, such a benefit expansion has yet to be implemented. This article examines the historical context of Medicare and reviews the p...

the implications section in the discussion, and the conclusion. We emphasise that the results point to the possibility that SAGE is a feasible tool to use in practical settings, may possess adequate reliability, and allow independent coders to score in a manner consistent with experts in this field, however, these conclusions are highly tentative, and further research with a larger sample is ne...

BACKGROUND The unlearning process is complex and sometimes painful in nature. This process usually occurs in social interactions and is very dependent on social contexts and the work environment. OBJECTIVE To explore the concerns and mental challenges in facing unlearning situations in nurses. METHODS This qualitative study using content analysis was conducted in 2013-2015. Participants wer...