Guidelines or mindlines? - implementing a new CKD guideline in German primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The development of clinical guidelines aimed at GPs is a key strategy to improving the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In 2019, the first CKD guideline aimed specifically at GPs practicing in Germany was published by the German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (DEGAM.) AIMS: The aim of this study is to identify the barriers and enablers for the implementation of this guideline. The results of this project, together with quantitative evaluation against quality indicators for CKD in primary care will inform an update to the guideline.

Methods

We performed 17 semi-structured interviews with GPs practicing in Berlin and Brandenburg. Transcripts were analysed using qualitative content analysis as described by Mayring.

Results

We

SUBMITTER: Laker K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414130 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature