Barriers and Facilitators in Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines Among Nurses in Emergency Departments and Critical Care Units: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This systematic review explored the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) among nurses in emergency departments (EDs) and critical care units (CCUs).

Design

Systematic review.

Method

A systematic review was performed using both qualitative and quantitative studies from five databases (CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus and PubMed). The literature search was conducted in May 2024. The PRISMA framework was used to guide the review process. Findings were subject to a narrative, thematic analysis and critical appraisal.

Results

Eighteen studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria, yielding three themes related to barriers and facilitators of guideline implementation: individual-level, guideline-le

SUBMITTER: Alrashdi MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12862515 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature