Acceptability and adoption of clinical practice guidelines and treatment protocols on preeclampsia/ eclampsia in the Dominican Republic

This research aims to estimate the acceptability and adoption by health care workers of clinical practice guidelines and treatment protocols for women with preeclampsia/eclampsia and identify the facilitating factors and barriers to their implementation. A qualitative study was conducted, using semi-structured interviews and focus groups in five maternity hospitals. Interviews were compiled for analysis, and barriers and facilitators were characterized. The results of the study show the need to strengthen strategies that help close the gap between research and public policy. Studies suggest that research should focus on users, policymakers, and decision-makers in the health system. The actors in the Dominican health system recognize the GRADE methodology as an appropriate instrument for the development and implementation of CPGs. Implementation barriers require systemic and comprehensive approaches.

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De la Rosa, A., J. Mordan, I. Barinas, M. Toribio, D. Mancebo, A. Rodríguez, and M. Pacheco-Herrero (2021). Acceptability and adoption of clinical practice guidelines and treatment protocols on preeclampsia/eclampsia in the Dominican Republic. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2021;45:e8.