Knowledge translation of clinical practice guidelines among neurologists: A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Clinical practice guidelines have the potential to improve care, but are often not optimally implemented. Improving guideline use in clinical practice may improve care. The objective of this study was to identify the barriers and facilitators (determinants) of guidelines use among neurologists and to propose a strategy to improve guideline implementation.

Methods

This was a mixed-methods study design. A quantitative, population-based, cross-sectional survey of Canadian neurologists was conducted. Associations between guidelines use and determinants of guidelines use were examined. Focus groups and interviews were conducted using purposeful sampling of the population. Determinants of guideline use were mapped to interventions to establish a strategy for guideline i

SUBMITTER: Sauro KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6179253 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature