Guideline use behaviours and needs of primary care practitioners in China: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Clinical guidelines have been recognised as an effective way to improve healthcare performance. However, little is known about the uptake and implementation of guidelines by general practitioners in China. The aim of this study was to investigate the guideline use behaviours and needs of practitioners in primary care settings in China.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey from December 2015 to May 2016 that included practitioners at 268 institutions in 15 provinces in China. Questionnaire development was informed by the execution of a literature review and consultation of experts. On-site surveys were implemented using a paper questionnaire to minimise missing responses. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associa

SUBMITTER: Zeng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5588938 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature