The implementation of guidelines in palliative care - a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guidelines are essential tools for ensuring high-quality healthcare. However, discrepancies exist between their availability and practical implementation. In the context of palliative care, the extent to which guidelines are implemented and the barriers and facilitators that influence this process remain unknown.

Aim

The present study aimed at systematically reviewing the international literature on the implementation of palliative care guidelines to evaluate factors that support or hinder implementation of palliative care guidelines globally.

Method

A scoping review was conducted following the methodological approach of Arksey and O'Malley (2005). After the formulation of research questions and development of a search string, relevant studies investigating

SUBMITTER: Ernst A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11987174 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature