The Living Guidelines: Implementation of Practice Guidelines. Suggest Revisions to the CLASS IIa Guidelines

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Class IIa Guidelines
1. Chart audit and feedback of results can be effective to facilitate implementation of practice guidelines. (Level of Evidence: A)

2. The use of reminder systems can be effective to facilitate implementation of practice guidelines. (Level of Evidence: A)

3. The use of performance measures based on practice guidelines may be useful to improve quality of care. (Level of Evidence: B)

4. Statements by and support of local opinion leaders can be helpful to facilitate implementation of practice guidelines. (Level of Evidence: A)