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Features of effective and ineffective strategies
The table below displays a list of features of effective and ineffective strategies(LaRocca et al., 2012; Lau et al., 2015; Squires et al., 2012; Yost et al., 2015).
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Features of effective strategies:
Interactive;
Active delivery (delivered to decision-makers rather than requiring them to access it independently);
Tailored to the needs of end-users;
Tailored to address barriers relevant to the setting;
High or positive status of the individual or group delivering the strategy (e.g., multidisciplinary opinion leader teams; educators known and respected, led by a senior colleague or superior); and
Highly accessible.
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Features of ineffective strategies
The sole use of the didactic teaching format;
Infrequent feedback;
Use of a one-size-fits-all approach; and
Low exposure to the intervention (an educational session of one day may not have an impact on participants' practice).
Remember: Simple or single implementation strategies, in some cases, can be as effective as multiple interventions, or interventions with multiple parts.