Interventions to improve adherence to clinical practice guidelines when treating cardiovascular disease: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical practice guidelines have the potential to improve healthcare quality and safety in those with cardiovascular disease. However, guideline adherence is a challenge worldwide.

Aims

We aim to determine the types and effects of interventions that target healthcare professionals to improve adherence to cardiovascular disease treatment guidelines-specifically for atrial fibrillation, ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, dyslipidaemia, and/or hypertension in ambulatory care.

Methods

The following databases were searched from January 2012 to September 2023: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE,Cochrane, PsycINFO, ERIC International, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts, clinicatrial.gov, and EUtrials. The search was supplemented by reviewing the reference list

SUBMITTER: McErlean S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12769678 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature