Exploring the implemented guidelines for dyslipidemia treatment and care among nurses and physicians: A qualitative study in Jordan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dyslipidemia is a major risk factor for ischemic heart disease worldwide. The most recent guidelines from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) and the European Society of Cardiology/European Atherosclerosis Society (ESC/EAS) aim to control cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk. In Jordan, where no national guidelines exist, international guidelines are commonly adopted. However, limited research has examined their implementation in clinical practice. This study aimed to explore the implementation of updated ACC/AHA and ESC/EAS guidelines for the treatment and care of dyslipidemia among nurses and physicians in Jordan.

Methods

Semi-structured focus group interviews with open-ended questions were conducted to gain a dee

SUBMITTER: Bani Salameh R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12331100 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature