Ways to improve guideline adherence in the emergency department: an interview study on the management of traumatic brain injuries.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim was to explore factors affecting guideline adherence among doctors in the emergency department and to explore the general perception about local guidelines for traumatic brain injuries.

Methods

Thirty semi-structured interviews were conducted with doctors with experience working in the emergency department regarding different aspects of guideline use, with emphasis on the management of traumatic brain injuries. Twenty-eight interviews were included for analysis. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed iteratively. Emergent codes were identified and organised into themes and subthemes.

Results

Eight themes were identified. Barriers were centred on low availability of local guidelines and guideline document design. Facilitating factors in

SUBMITTER: Vestlund S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9712355 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature