Development of a generalised tool for evaluating success of clinical practice guidelines implementation (A-GIST)
Objectives To develop a generalised tool to evaluate the success of implementation of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). Design and setting Systematic review, group brainstorming discussion and modified Delphi method. Participants A steering group (3 members) was assembled responsible for the guidance and ensuring stakeholder’s involvement. A tool development group (24 members) of leading experts provided expertise in refining the frame and items during the development and participated in the Delphi process. And a secretary group (7 members) was responsible for the organization and coordination, systematic reviewing, drafting of the preliminary list of items, documenting and revising the tool according to the suggestions of the development group. Interventions Four process stages were employed. First, the project was launched with core groups formed for the development. Second, based on the Reach Effectiveness Adoption Implementation Maintenance framework, a systematic review of exis
