How do clinicians use implementation tools to apply breast cancer screening guidelines to practice?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implementation tools (iTools) may enhance uptake of guidelines. However, little evidence exists on their use by primary care clinicians. This study explored which iTools clinicians used and how often; how satisfied clinicians were with the tools; whether tool use was associated with practice changes; and identified mediators for practice change(s) related to breast cancer screening (BCS).

Methods

Canadian primary care providers who are members of the Practice-Based Small Group Learning Program (n = 1464) were invited to participate in this mixed methods study. An educational module was discussed in a small group learning context, and data collection included an on-line survey, practice reflection tools (PRTs), and interviews. The module included both the Canadian

SUBMITTER: Armson H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5992659 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature