Evaluation of tools for the implementation of clinical practice guidelines on sexually transmitted infections

Translated English title: Evaluation of tools for the implementation of clinical practice guidelines on sexually transmitted infections<br />Genitourinary infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are one of the leading reasons for health worker consultation in the adult population. The aim of this study is to determine the acceptability, perceived usefulness, and adoption of implementation tools and technical assistance provided by the Health Technology Assessment Institute (IETS) in hospitals in two regions of Colombia. The implementation tools and technical assistance provided in hospitals in two regions of Colombia are perceived as useful and acceptable, although the degree of implementation is low. The findings of this research will help the different actors, such as the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the IETS, and the Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, among others, improve their programs for the implementation of clinical practice guidelines.

Rodríguez Moreno JH, Romero Vergara AJ, De Alba De Moya D, Jaramillo Rojas HJ, Díaz Rojas CM, Ciapponi A. Evaluación de herramientas de implementación de la Guía de Práctica Clínica de infecciones de transmisión sexual. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2017;41(e49)