Evaluation of the theory-based Quality Improvement in Physical Therapy (QUIP) programme: a one-group, pre-test post-test pilot study [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Guideline adherence in physical therapy is far from optimal, which has consequences for the effectiveness and efficiency of physical therapy care. Programmes to enhance guideline adherence have, so far, been relatively ineffective.
Angelique Schlief+5 more
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Background The emergency medical services (EMS) use guidelines to describe optimal patient care for a wide range of clinical conditions and symptoms. The intent is to guide personnel to provide patient care in line with best practice.
Kristoffer Wibring+5 more
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Guideline adherence in febrile children below 3 months visiting European Emergency Departments: an observational multicenter study [PDF]
Febrile children below 3 months have a higher risk of serious bacterial infections, which often leads to extensive diagnostics and treatment. There is practice variation in management due to differences in guidelines and their usage and adherence.
Carrol, ED+23 more
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Guideline adherence in hospital recruited and population based COPD patients
Background Evidence from several studies show poor guideline adherence to COPD treatment, but no such study has been undertaken in Norway. The objectives of this study, was to estimate and compare the guideline adherence to COPD treatment in general ...
Bahareh Jouleh+5 more
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Professional guideline versus product label selection for treatment with IV thrombolysis: an analysis from SITS registry [PDF]
Introduction: Thrombolysis usage in ischaemic stroke varies across sites. Divergent advice from professional guidelines and product labels may contribute. Patients and methods: We analysed SITS-International registry patients enrolled January 2010
Alan C Cameron+8 more
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Beyond peer observation of teaching [PDF]
OBJECTIVE To summarize the evidence on effectiveness of translational diabetes prevention programs, based on promoting lifestyle change to prevent type 2 diabetes in real-world settings and to examine whether adherence to international guideline ...
Bodicoat, Danielle H.+6 more
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Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities have issued several guidelines to curb the pandemic's disastrous effects. However, measures' effectiveness is dependent upon people's adherence to them.
Yossi Maaravi+3 more
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An initiative to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of URIs, sinusitis, and pharyngitis [PDF]
Background: Upper respiratory infections, acute sinus infections, and sore throats are common symptoms that cause patients to seek medical care. Despite well-established treatment guidelines, studies indicate that antibiotics are prescribed far more ...
Richard Alweis+3 more
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Dietary guideline adherence for gastroesophageal reflux disease. [PDF]
BackgroundGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common gastrointestinal disease, and the cost of health care and lost productivity due to GERD is extremely high.
Block, Gladys+4 more
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Does the Identification of a Minimum Number of Cases Correlate With Better Adherence to International Guidelines Regarding the Treatment of Penile Cancer? Survey Results of the European PROspective Penile Cancer Study (E-PROPS) [PDF]
Background: Penile cancer represents a rare malignant disease, whereby a small caseload is associated with the risk of inadequate treatment expertise.
Boegemann, Martin+15 more
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