A scoping review of theories used to investigate clinician adherence to clinical practice guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Routine utilization of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) is an effective strategy to optimize patient care and reduce practice variation. Healthcare professionals' failure to adhere to CPGs introduces risks to both patients and the sustainability of healthcare systems. The integration of theory to investigate adherence provides greater insight into the often complex reasons for suboptimal behaviors.

Aim

To determine the coverage of literature surrounding the use of theory in studies of CPG adherence, report the key findings and identify the knowledge gaps.

Method

In April 2021, three bibliographic databases were searched for studies published since January 2010, adopting theory to investigate health professionals' adherence to CPGs. Two rev

SUBMITTER: Stewart D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9938823 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature