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The transtheoretical model of behavior change and smokers in Southern Appalachia

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The applicability of the transtheoretical model for southern Appalachia smokers is examined to identify the percentage of individuals in each of the five stages of changes. The results of the study indicated that smokers of Appalachia Tennessee differ from the other parts of United States in the percentage of individuals in the five stages of change, and the findings raised questions about the applicability of the transtheoretical model for this population.

Behavior Theory, Models, Human behavior, Human acts, Human behaviour

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A view from organizational studies

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The role of organization in knowledge transfer in nursing is analyzed. It is influenced by various factors such as contestability of knowledge and professional and cognitive boundaries.

Management dynamics, Practice, Nursing

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Theory and knowledge translation: Setting some coordinates

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The application of theory use in knowledge translation involves analysis of ideological perspectives and factors for and against theory use.

Knowledge, Theory of, Epistemology

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