Dissemination and Adoption of Comparative Effectiveness Research Findings When Findings Challenge Current Practices

• Main Author: Schneider, Eric C. (auth)
• Other Authors: Timbie, Justin W. (auth), Fox, D. Steven (auth), Van Busum, Kristin R. (auth), Caloyeras, John P. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2011
• Subjects: Medicolegal issues; Medical research; Clinical & internal medicine; Health Sciences
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

A qualitative analysis of the factors that impede the translation of comparative effectiveness research (CER) into clinical practice and those that facilitate it. Case studies of five recent CER studies are used to explore the extent to which these factors led to changes in clinical practice. The ro...