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  • 1School of Rural Health, Monash University, P.O. Box 666, Bendigo, Vic. 3552, Australia. leigh.kinsman@med.monash.edu.au

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Health Services Research
  • Implementation Science

Background:

  • International trials confirm thrombolytic therapy improves outcomes for acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
  • Evidence-based guidelines exist to optimize thrombolytic delivery for AMI.
  • Effective guideline implementation hinges on development, dissemination, and execution strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a collaborative, multifaceted implementation strategy for AMI management guidelines.
  • To evaluate changes in thrombolytic usage and door-to-needle times in the Loddon Mallee Region, Victoria, Australia.

Main Methods:

  • A multifaceted strategy involved an inter-disciplinary team and educational sessions for guideline dissemination.
  • A retrospective medical records audit was conducted 12 weeks pre- and post-intervention.
  • Key metrics included thrombolytic eligibility and receipt rates, and door-to-needle times, analyzed by venue, demographics, and clinical factors.

Main Results:

  • The intervention showed no significant impact on the proportion of eligible AMI patients receiving thrombolysis (74.2% vs. 62.5%, p=0.275).
  • Door-to-needle times also did not significantly change (67.7 min vs. 60.5 min, p=0.759).
  • Significant variations in thrombolytic delivery patterns were observed across different treatment venues.

Conclusions:

  • The multifaceted implementation strategy did not improve thrombolytic use or reduce door-to-needle times for AMI patients.
  • Venue-specific factors influence thrombolytic delivery, indicating a need for tailored approaches.
  • A standardized, single-solution implementation strategy may have limited effectiveness across diverse healthcare settings.