While keeping a budget-constrained health system in mind, it is crucial to consider the costs (and resources required) as well as the effects of an implementation [ 42].
The aim of this study protocol is to describe the design and methods of a study to evaluate the effects, costs, process, and cost-effectiveness of an implementation strategy for motivating and involving patients in lifestyle issues as a part of their diabetes management.
A third study examined the effect of a guideline implementation for the use of Ketoconazole to prevent ARDS and found that postguideline implementation rates of ARDS were significantly lower than both historical rates and rates in another hospital that did not implement the guideline [ 3].
Hutt and colleagues [ 34] tested the effect of a multifaceted implementation strategy of a national guideline for management of nursing home acquired pneumonia in a cluster-RCT [ 34].
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a guideline implementation intervention in primary care physical therapy in western Sweden.
The effect of a guideline implementation, such as the one performed in this study, might be enhanced by conducting additional educational sessions.
This study aimed to examine the effect of a targeted implementation strategy of the Australian whiplash guidelines on health professionals' knowledge, beliefs and practice and to identify predictors of improved knowledge.
The primary aim of this study was therefore, to describe and evaluate the effect of a targeted implementation strategy on the knowledge, practice and beliefs of allied health professionals managing patients with whiplash.
What are the costs and effects of an innovative implementation strategy based on improved patient counselling and information of health care providers to implement the guidelines on ECV for breech presentation?
To assess the effect of the implementation, a post-test will be performed over a period of six months (August 2013-January 2014).
This is intended to control for the effect of the implementation of an electronic device in the clinical setting and the regular assessment of satisfaction.
