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[Clinical practice guidelines, what do the internists think?].
1Service d'epidémiologie et hygiène hospitalières, Hôpital Pontchaillou, 2, rue Henri Le Guilloux, 35033 Rennes. francoise.riou@univ-rennes1.fr
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|December 22, 2004
Summary
Internists in Brittany public hospitals view Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) favorably, with 90% seeing more advantages than disadvantages. Most internists (62%) apply CPGs in practice, highlighting the need for improved guideline development and dissemination.
Area of Science:
- Internal Medicine
- Healthcare Policy
- Clinical Research
Context:
- Survey of internists in Brittany public hospitals.
- Focus on opinions and expectations regarding Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG).
- Cross-sectional study utilizing anonymous self-administered questionnaires.
Purpose:
- To assess internists' perceptions of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG).
- To understand the current application of CPGs in routine practice.
- To identify preferred characteristics for CPGs to enhance their utilization.
Summary:
- 90% of internists perceive CPGs as more advantageous than disadvantageous.
- 62% of surveyed internists reported applying CPGs in their daily practice.
- Preferred CPGs are nationally developed, locally adapted, pocket-sized, and disseminated by physicians.
Impact:
- Findings emphasize the positive internist reception of CPGs.
- Results underscore the importance of senior physician involvement in CPG diffusion.
- Recommendations for optimizing CPG development and implementation strategies are provided.