Use and effects of implementation strategies for practice guidelines in nursing: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Practice guidelines can reduce variations in nursing practice and improve patient care. However, implementation of guidelines is complex and inconsistent in practice. It is unclear which strategies are effective at implementing guidelines in nursing. This review aimed to describe the use and effects of implementation strategies to facilitate the uptake of guidelines focused on nursing care.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of five electronic databases in addition to the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organization of Care (EPOC) Group specialized registry. Studies were included if implementation of a practice guideline in nursing and process or outcome of care provided by nurses were reported. Two reviewers independently screened studies, assessed study qu

SUBMITTER: Cassidy CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8642950 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature