| Learning Objective #1: describe the research related to the effeciveness of various evidence-based guideline implementation strategies. | |||
| Learning Objective #2: describe an integrated-strategy guideline implementation model being used to implement guidelines in primary care. |
Purpose: To present a case study describing a systematic, multi-disciplinary, research-based, integrated-strategy approach to guideline implementation in primary care settings of a large health care system. The approach incorporatesd health care provider-focused, patient-focused, and organizational system-focused strategies.
Data Analysis: Analysis of care process and patient outcome measures associated with implemented guidelines.
Findings: Preliminary data demonstrate variable improvement in care process measures associated with some guidelines between different health care facilities within the system.
Implications for Nursing: Nurses need to be aware of the evidence regarding guideline implementation and be part of multi-disciplinary efforts to implement guidelines within their health care systems.
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Sigma Theta Tau International
9 July 2003