Implementation strategies in emergency management of children: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Behavior change is not simple, and the introduction of guidelines or protocols does not mean that they will be followed. As such, implementation strategies are vital for the uptake and sustainability of changes in medical protocols. Medical or mental emergencies may be life-threatening, especially in children due to their unique physiological needs. In emergency departments (EDs), where timely decisions are often made, practice change requires thoughtful considerations regarding the best approaches to implementation. As there are many studies reporting on a wide variety of implementation strategies in the emergency management of children in EDs, we aim to identify and map the characteristics of these studies.

Methods

We will conduct a scoping review to identify va

SUBMITTER: Aregbesola A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7055076 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature