Title |
The CLUES study: a cluster randomized clinical trial for the evaluation of cardiovascular guideline implementation in primary care
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Published in |
BMC Health Services Research, October 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1472-6963-13-438 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Arritxu Etxeberria, Itziar Pérez, Idoia Alcorta, Jose Ignacio Emparanza, Elena Ruiz de Velasco, Maria Teresa Iglesias, Domingo Orozco-Beltrán, Rafael Rotaeche |
Abstract |
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. |
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Spain | 2 | 1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Pakistan | 1 | <1% |
Denmark | 1 | <1% |
Peru | 1 | <1% |
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Student > Master | 23 | 14% |
Researcher | 20 | 12% |
Student > Bachelor | 18 | 11% |
Student > Postgraduate | 12 | 7% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 11 | 7% |
Other | 29 | 18% |
Unknown | 50 | 31% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 53 | 33% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 26 | 16% |
Social Sciences | 7 | 4% |
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 3 | 2% |
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 3 | 2% |
Other | 15 | 9% |
Unknown | 56 | 34% |