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[Impact of consensus conferences held in Spain]
M A Ripoll Lozano1, J Gérvas, C Alda
1Equipo CESCA, Madrid.
Atencion Primaria
|June 1, 1992
Summary
Consensus meetings had minimal impact on healthcare professionals' behavior, as evidenced by low awareness and adherence to recommendations. Inadequate dissemination of results and guidelines contributed to this limited effect.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health Interventions
- Healthcare Professional Behavior
Context:
- Consensus meetings are designed to disseminate evidence-based guidelines to healthcare professionals.
- Effective implementation of consensus recommendations is crucial for improving patient care and health outcomes.
- Understanding the impact of such meetings on healthcare providers' practices is essential for evaluating their effectiveness.
Purpose:
- To assess the influence of consensus meetings on the practices and behaviors of healthcare workers in the Province of Avila.
- To evaluate the level of awareness regarding consensus meeting outcomes among doctors and nurses.
- To determine if knowledge of consensus meetings correlates with changes in healthcare professionals' reported behaviors.
Summary:
- A postal survey of registered doctors and nurses in the Province of Avila was conducted.
- Only 19.2% of doctors and 13% of nurses responded, with awareness of consensus meetings at 29.6% and 13.5%, respectively.
- While a majority reported behavioral modification, their practices regarding hypertension and cholesterol monitoring often contradicted consensus recommendations, irrespective of awareness.
Impact:
- The study indicates that consensus meetings had a limited effect on healthcare workers' behavior.
- Inadequate publicity and dissemination of meeting results and recommendations were identified as key factors.
- There is a need for improved strategies to effectively communicate and implement consensus guidelines within the healthcare community.
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