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ArticleClinical and public health guidelines2026

Understanding the Determinants That Influence the Development and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines During Health Emergencies: An Exploratory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study Protocol.

Gonzalo Bravo-Soto, Shelly-Anne Li, Gordon Guyatt, Nancy Santesso, Susan M Jack, Thomas Agoritsas, Francois Lamontagne, John Lavis, Reem A Mustafa, Bram Rochwerg and 4 more

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Gonzalo Bravo-SotoDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3111-3975
Shelly-Anne LiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine University Health Network Toronto Ontario Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0189-0880
Gordon GuyattDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2352-5718
Nancy SantessoDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0550-4585
Susan M JackDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4380-620X
Thomas AgoritsasDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6182-9969
Francois LamontagneDépartement de médecine Université de Sherbrooke Sherbrooke Quebec Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0360-3427
John LavisDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7917-3657
Reem A MustafaDivision of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine University of Kansas, Medical Centre Kansas City Missouri USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2091-0875
Bram RochwergDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8293-7061
Wojtek WierciochDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6576-1650
Linan ZengDepartment of Pharmacy West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu China.
Ludovic ReveizScience and Knowledge for Impact Unit, Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health Department Pan American Health Organization Washington D.C. Washington USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3186-9174
Romina Brignardello-PetersenDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6010-9900

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Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the crucial role of evidence-based practice guidelines (EBPGs) in healthcare systems. Reliable and timely guidelines are essential in health emergencies. This study aims to identify and comprehensively understand the determinants that influence the development and implementation of EBPGs during health emergencies from the perspective of guideline developers and implementers. In this article, we describe the study protocol. Methodology: We will conduct an exploratory sequential mixed-methods study composed of four phases: (I) a qualitative descriptive study to document the experiences of guideline developers and implementers and use this data to generate a list of determinants that influence the development and implementation of EBPG; (II) exploratory integration for survey development and validation using the data of phase I; (III) cross-sectional study to administer the survey to a large sample and estimate the frequency and perceived impact of those determinants; (IV) interpretation of the results: a combination of qualitative and quantitative findings through the narrative description and joint displays to generate a comprehensive understanding of those determinants. We will explore if results vary across subgroups of interest (participants' roles, gender, and type of organization). We will include people worldwide from five groups participating in an EBPG development and implementation process during the pandemic. Discussion: This study will provide insights into the determinants that influence the development and implementation of EBPGs during health emergencies. Its potential impact includes improving future health emergency preparedness, addressing equity gaps, and enhancing guideline development and implementation.

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clinical guidelinesCOVID‐19 pandemicimplementation sciencemixed‐method study

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PMID42740800
PMCPMC13563362

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