Using implementation plans in WHO guidelines

Implementation plans are created through evidence-based techniques that are proven to be effective. These plans can lead researchers to solve complex problems in healthcare all over the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted some implementation plans into its guidelines for recommendations for clinical practice and public health. The WHO guidelines are followed by many to solve complex problems, and including implementation science is critical to ensure successful interventions. Research is being conducted on the amount of implementation science included in the WHO guidelines, and how closely the WHO follows the framework. A study called The Implementation Plans included in World Health Organizations recently conducted an analysis of the implementation sections of the WHO guidelines to assess if the methods are evidence based. The focus of this study is to describe plans for guideline implementation included in the WHO guidelines from 2007-2015 and concludes with valuable recommendations for the WHO.

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