Key result
Protocol outlines a multicenter cross-sectional evaluation of ACS guideline adherence in Dutch hospitals.
Why the study?
Increasing guideline adherence in the management of ACS in hospitals potentially reduces heart failure and mortality, but adherence levels and associated factors need evaluation.
What is the rate of in-hospital guideline adherence for ACS management in Dutch hospitals, and what factors are associated with it?
Cross-Sectional
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What is the rate of in-hospital guideline adherence for ACS management in Dutch hospitals, and what factors are associated with it?
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This study protocol outlines a multicenter cross-sectional evaluation of guideline adherence in ACS management across Dutch hospitals to identify areas for targeted quality improvement.
Tra et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute coronary syndrome. Guideline adherence (timely invasive treatment, risk scoring, discharge medication) vs. Non-adherence was evaluated on Percentages of patients receiving timely invasive treatment, with a documented cardiac risk score, and with a prescription of the guideline-recommended discharge medication. This is a study protocol describing the design of a multicenter cross-sectional study to evaluate guideline adherence in the management of acute coronary syndrome in Dutch hospitals; no results are reported.
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