Implementing clinical practice guidelines into action: a qualitative study of managing knowledge translation in primary care organisations

Successful CPG implementation requires active managerial efforts and clinician dialogue to transform new evidence into locally viable practices. To inform more effective knowledge translation, the five identified management mechanisms included instructions; accountability structures; motivation, goal setting and feedback; communication strategies and participatory practices. In managing CPG implementation, a focus on interaction processes, motivation and feedback is essential for ensuring collective knowledge formation. This study improves the understanding of critical organizational knowledge translation processes by drawing attention to the previously underrepresented managerial aspects in CPG implementation studies. Future researchers, guideline developers, and policymakers should integrate managerial activities and clinician engagement in CPG implementation to ensure effective practices and healthcare quality.