Richens Yana1, Rycroft-Malone Jo. 1. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Obstetric Hospital, London. yana.richens@uclh.org
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Clinical guidelines have the potential to ensure that a research knowledge base underpins practice. Their development nationally and locally has increased dramatically in recent years. The challenge lies in implementing them. This literature review of guideline implementation was conducted to inform the development of implementation strategies for the Royal College of Nursing national clinical guidelines. CONCLUSION: The evidence base for guideline implementation is still developing and many ideas and strategies require further testing. Although strategies can be developed around some core principles, as yet there is no single definitive strategy. This selective literature review offers some insight into successful implementation strategies.
BACKGROUND: Clinical guidelines have the potential to ensure that a research knowledge base underpins practice. Their development nationally and locally has increased dramatically in recent years. The challenge lies in implementing them. This literature review of guideline implementation was conducted to inform the development of implementation strategies for the Royal College of Nursing national clinical guidelines. CONCLUSION: The evidence base for guideline implementation is still developing and many ideas and strategies require further testing. Although strategies can be developed around some core principles, as yet there is no single definitive strategy. This selective literature review offers some insight into successful implementation strategies.
Authors: Jesus Perez; Debra A Russo; Jan Stochl; Sarah Byford; Jorge Zimbron; Jonathan P Graffy; Michelle Painter; Tim J Croudace; Peter B Jones Journal: Trials Date: 2013-07-17 Impact factor: 2.279