New research discoveries are more likely to be put to use in pediatricians’ offices if patients and their caregivers get involved

Thousands of health research articles are published every year. With new evidence constantly being made available, you might assume health practices are also constantly evolving.

The reality is, however, less than 15 per cent of clinical research will ever make it into practice. Even when evidence is adopted into practice, this process can take as long as 17 years.

The field of children’s health is not exempt from this slow uptake.…

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