Implementation of the German Clinical Practice Guideline for Multimorbidity Using a Digital Tool in Primary Care: Pilot Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) summarize the best available evidence in a specific field. To improve patient-centered outcomes, guidelines have to be implemented, using, for example, information and communications technology. Although there are CPGs addressing multimorbidity, there is still a lack of studies investigating their implementation.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate whether the implementation of a CPG for multimorbidity using a digital tool is feasible and explore possible effects of this intervention.

Methods

A pilot cluster randomized clinical trial based on telephone interviews was conducted from October 25, 2023, to September 8, 2024. Patients enrolled in any disease management program who were aged ≥65 years and had at least 2 addi

SUBMITTER: Nothacker J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12679070 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature