| 1. Citation: |
Grimshaw, J., Eccles, M., Thomas, R., MacLennan, G., Ramsay, C., Fraser, C., & Vale, L. (2006). Toward evidence-based quality improvement. Evidence (and its limitations) of the effectiveness of guideline dissemination and implementation strategies. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2, 14-20. |
| Title: |
Toward evidence-based quality improvement. Evidence (and its limitations) of the effectiveness of guideline dissemination and implementation strategies 1966-1998 |
| Author(s): |
Grimshaw, J.
Eccles, M.
Thomas, R.
MacLennan, G.
Ramsay, C.
Fraser, C.
Vale, L.
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| Year: |
2006 |
| Journal/Publication: |
Journal of General Internal Medicine |
| Abstract: |
The Grimshaw et al. systematic review addresses the effectiveness and costs of guideline dissemination and implementation strategies. The authors included studies from 1966 through 1998 and found them to be weak in reporting of methodology. The authors noted the advantages of using paper or electronic reminders to improve care rather than a multifaceted approach of educational outreach. However, the article cautions that after 30 years of research on guideline dissemination and implementation, there continues to be a lack of quality studies to inform the field about quality improvement strategies. |
| WEB URI: |
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16637955
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| Type of Item: |
Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis
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| Type of KT Strategy: |
Audit and Feedback
Checklist
Multifaceted Interventions
Reminders
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| Target Group: |
Decision Maker
Researchers
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| Evidence Level: |
5 |
| Record Updated: | 2014-06-25 |
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