From international guidelines to practice: a multimethod evaluation of BMJ Rapid Recommendations focusing on suitability for adaptation and implementation
Siri Schøyen Seterelv, Samir Gupta, Andrew Kouri, Ivan D Florez, Thomas Agoritsas, Per O Vandvik, Stijn Van de Velde · 2025
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Siri Schøyen Seterelv and six colleagues ask why trusted global treatment guidelines often stall on the way into local practice, in a 2025 study. Their case is a rapid recommendation series from a major medical journal.
Citation tracking and a survey found thirty-three uses across rich and poor countries alike. Twelve users were interviewed in depth, surfacing fourteen obstacles grouped under trust, clarity, and practical fit. Formal appraisals scored the guidelines high on validity but low on ease of use and measurability, echoing the interviews. Tensions emerged between rigor and credibility, and between novelty and fitting current practice. The authors say naming these tensions early could improve guideline uptake.
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| CREATOR | Siri Schøyen Seterelv, Samir Gupta, Andrew Kouri, Ivan D Florez, Thomas Agoritsas, Per O Vandvik, Stijn Van de Velde |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 60 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |