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research in practice for adults produces two comprehensive publications series: OutLines and Key Issues. These are available in hard copy for our Partners and are also posted here on the website. You can access them via the menu on the left hand side of the screen, or by following the links below.

OutLines

We appreciate that busy practitioners and managers rarely have time to read lengthy research studies yet wish to stay well informed. So we present OutLines - short reviews of research evidence, each answering a key question related to current health and social care practice for adults. In answering the question authors seek to bring together the range of available evidence.
Go to OutLines

Key Issues

The Key Issues series is designed to provide ready access to relevant policy, available evidence and emerging practice on topics of current importance.  In contrast to the OutLines series, it addresses topics where the evidence-base is currently less well-developed, but where practitioners and managers still need to access the available evidence and information to help inform their practice.
Go to Key Issues

Audio

Alongside our printed publications, we also provide audio and visual materials for operational and strategic staff within our Partner agencies. These products are aimed at both individuals and groups who wish to stay informed of developments and evidence on particular aspects of practice. They use real life experiences and offer an alternative to having to read summaries or reviews. Listen to the whole commentary or individual chapters and use the supporting materials to learn more.
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If members of staff from Partner agencies would like to suggest topics for inclusion in the OutLines or Key Issues series, please contact alison@ripfa.org.uk.