Following a natural experiment of guideline adaptation and early implementation: a mixed-methods study of facilitation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Facilitation is emerging as an important strategy in the uptake of evidence. However, it is not entirely clear from a practical perspective how facilitation occurs to help move research evidence into nursing practice. The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, also known as the 'Partnership,' is a Pan-Canadian initiative supporting knowledge translation activity for improved care through guideline use. In this case-series study, five self-identified groups volunteered to use a systematic methodology to adapt existing clinical practice guidelines for Canadian use. With 'Partnership' support, local and external facilitators provided assistance for groups to begin the process by adapting the guidelines and planning for implementation.

Methods

To gain a more comprehensi

SUBMITTER: Dogherty EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3296591 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature