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The CLUES study: a cluster randomized clinical trial for the evaluation of cardiovascular guideline implementation in primary care.
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BMC health services research [BMC Health Serv Res] 2013 Oct 24; Vol. 13, pp. 438. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Oct 24. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Background: The appropriate care for people with cardiovascular risk factors can reduce morbidity and mortality. One strategy for improving the care for these patients involves the implementation of evidence-based guidelines. To date, little research concerning the impact of such implementation strategies in our setting has been published. Aims. To evaluate the effectiveness of a multifaceted tailored intervention in the implementation of three cardiovascular risk-related guidelines (hypertension, type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia) in primary care in the Basque Health Service compared with usual implementation.<br />Methods/design: A two-year cluster randomized clinical trial in primary care in two districts in the Basque Health Service. All primary care units are randomized. Data from all patients with diabetes, hypertension and those susceptible to coronary risk screening will be analyzed.Interventions. The control group will receive standard implementation. The experimental group will receive a multifaceted tailored implementation strategy, including a specific web page and workshops for family physicians and nurses.Endpoints. Primary endpoints: annual request for glycosylated hemoglobin, basic laboratory tests for hypertension, cardiovascular risk screening (women between 45-74 and men between 40-74 years old). Secondary endpoints: other process and clinical guideline indicators.<br />Analysis: Data will be extracted from centralized computerized medical records. ANALYSIS will be performed at a primary care unit level weighted by cluster size.<br />Discussion: The main contribution of our study is that it seeks to identify an effective strategy for cardiovascular guideline implementation in primary care in our setting.<br />Trial Registration: Current Controlled Trials, ISRCTN88876909.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Aged
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 prevention & control
Dyslipidemias prevention & control
Female
Glycated Hemoglobin analysis
Humans
Hypertension prevention & control
Male
Middle Aged
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Primary Health Care organization & administration
Primary Health Care standards
Risk Reduction Behavior
Spain
Cardiovascular Diseases prevention & control
Guideline Adherence organization & administration
Primary Health Care methods
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1472-6963
- Volume :
- 13
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMC health services research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24156549
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-13-438