The value of theory in programmes to implement clinical guidelines: Insights from a retrospective mixed-methods evaluation of a programme to increase adherence to national guidelines for chronic disease in primary care.

BACKGROUND:Programmes have had limited success in improving guideline adherence for chronic disease. Use of theory is recommended but is often absent in programmes conducted in 'real-world' rather than research settings. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This mixed-methods study tested a retrospective...

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Main Authors: Jessica Sheringham, Francesca Solmi, Cono Ariti, Abigail Baim-Lance, Steve Morris, Naomi J Fulop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5362095?pdf=render