Effects of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on quality of care: a systematic review

@article{Lugtenberg2009EffectsOE,
  title={Effects of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on quality of care: a systematic review},
  author={Marjolein Lugtenberg and Jako Burgers and Gert P. Westert},
  journal={Quality and Safety in Health Care},
  year={2009},
  volume={18},
  pages={385 - 392}
}
BACKGROUND Evidence-based clinical guidelines aim to improve the quality of care. [] Key Method The electronic databases Medline and Embase (1990-2007) and relevant scientific journals were searched. Studies were only selected if they included a controlled trial, an interrupted time series design or a before and after design. RESULTS A total of 20 studies were included. In 17 of 19 studies that measured the effects on the process or structure of care, significant improvements were reported. Thirteen of…
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