Pragmatic randomised controlled trial to evaluate guidelines for the management of infertility across the primary care-secondary care

Abstract

What is already known on this topic What is already known on this topic Most previous research into clinical guidelines has focused on their development and implementation Evidence is lacking about the outcomes and costs associated with the use of clinical guidelines What this study adds What this study adds Clinical guidelines that may alter the balance of care between general practice and hospital settings require more intensive implementation than guidelines aimed at either setting on its own The cost effectiveness of clinical guidelines should not be assumed What is already known on this topic What is already known on this topic Most previous research into clinical guidelines has focused on their development and implementation Evidence is lacking about the outcomes and costs associated with the use of clinical guidelines What this study adds What this study adds Clinical guidelines that may alter the balance of care between general practice and hospital settings require more intensive implementation than guidelines aimed at either setting on its own The cost effectiveness of clinical guidelines should not be assumed