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Experimental and quasi-experimental designs for evaluating guideline implementation strategies

Year: 2000

Type: article

Abstract: The choice of study design for guideline implementation studies will determine the confidence with which the observed effects can be attributed to the interventions under study. In general, cluster randomized trials, of which there are different types, provide the most robust design. However, the use of these designs has implications for the power, conduct and analysis of studies. Wherever possible, designs allowing head-to-head comparisons, which incorporate baseline measures of performance, should be used.

Source: Family Practice

DOI: 10.1093/fampra/17.suppl_1.s11

Author: J. Grimshaw

Institution: University of Aberdeen

Language: English

Topic: Health Policy Implementation Science

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Medical Research Council