Table 1

Use of strategies for changing clinical practice and their perceived effectiveness

Change strategiesNo n (%)Yes n (%)TotalNot effective n (%)Effective n (%)Total
Educational:
Training in information management16 (24)52 (76)6841 (80)10 (20)51
    Educational programmes3 (4)67 (96)7038 (58)27 (42)65
Facilitation of best practice by clinical leadership:
Protocols and guidelines2 (3)68 (97)7031 (48)34 (52)65
    Peer review22 (32)47 (68)6924 (53)21 (47)45
    Clinical groups9 (13)61 (87)7012 (21)46 (79)58
    External initiatives11 (16)57 (84)6831 (56)24 (44)55
    Opinion leaders22 (32)47 (68)6922 (48)24 (52)46
    Pilot project(s)15 (21)55 (79)7014 (27)38 (73)52
Use of performance management:
Feedback of performance data20 (29)48 (71)6834 (74)12 (26)46
    Departmental performance management22 (33)45 (67)6724 (56)19 (44)43
    Financial incentives48 (71)20 (29)688 (40)12 (60)20
Use of change management/multiple approaches:
Combined approaches11 (17)55 (83)6623 (56)18 (44)41
    Change management techniques23 (35)43 (65)6621 (43)28 (57)49