A training programme facilitating guideline use of occupational health professionals: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To evaluate whether a training programme is a feasible approach to facilitate occupational health professionals' (OHPs) use of knowledge and skills provided by a guideline.

Methods

Feasibility was evaluated by researching three aspects: 'acceptability', 'implementation' and 'limited efficacy'. Statements on acceptability and implementation were rated by OHPs on 10-point visual analogue scales after following the training programme (T2). Answers were analysed using descriptive statistics. Barriers to and facilitators of implementation were explored through open-ended questions at T2, which were qualitatively analysed. Limited efficacy was evaluated by measuring the level of knowledge and skills at baseline (T0), after reading the guideline (T1) and directly after c

SUBMITTER: Vooijs M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6169000 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature