Barriers and facilitators of adherence to clinical practice guidelines in Germany-A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) represent evidence-based tools designed to assist healthcare practitioners and patients in decisions in clinical practice. Evidence supports the clinical benefits of adhering to CPGs. However, their successful implementation and adherence in clinical settings often encounter challenges.

Aims and objectives

This systematic review aimed to explore barriers and facilitators influencing adherence to CPGs in Germany.

Method

The protocol of this study was registered in the Open Science Framework (OSF) registry (DOI: 10.17605/OSF. IO/GMFUB). In November 2022 we searched on PubMed and Embase for primary studies employing qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods approaches that focus on barriers or facilitators to CPGs adherence

SUBMITTER: Shehu E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12021332 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature