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Research Article| Volume 12, ISSUE 5, P241-246, October 1998

Advantages and disadvantages of collaborative research: A university and behavioral health care provider's experience

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      This article describes the issues involved in a collaborative research effort between a university and a behavioral health care provider. We describe the collaborative process and highlight advantages and disadvantages of such collaboration. Specific examples are used to show how the collaborative process between a university team and clinical team can integrate theory, research, and clinical practice.
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