US family physicians' experiences with practice guidelines.

摘要: BACKGROUND Practice guidelines were developed to improve medical outcomes and cost-effectiveness. The experiences of family physicians, who may need use multiple in their practices, are crucial for effective development implementation practice guidelines. We surveyed a national sample US physicians about factors that affect adoption METHODS mailed structured survey random 400 physician members the American Academy Family Physicians. RESULTS response rate was 51%. Most respondents (69%) reported positive attitude guidelines, but only 44% using any More younger thought could be useful tools. preferred modified (87%) no longer than two pages. Only 27% knew where locate guideline on particular topic. Forty-three percent it would if component an electronic record. CONCLUSIONS If used by practicing generalist perspective needs considered future implementation. Younger had more attitudes toward