Guideline adaptation and implementation planning: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adaptation of high-quality practice guidelines for local use has been advanced as an efficient means to improve acceptability and applicability of evidence-informed care. In a pan-Canadian study, we examined how cancer care groups adapted pre-existing guidelines to their unique context and began implementation planning.

Methods

Using a mixed-methods, case-study design, five cases were purposefully sampled from self-identified groups and followed as they used a structured method and resources for guideline adaptation. Cases received the ADAPTE Collaboration toolkit, facilitation, methodological and logistical support, resources and assistance as required. Documentary and primary data collection methods captured individual case experience, including monthly summarie

SUBMITTER: Harrison MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3668213 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature