title: Issues in the development and implementation of clinical pathways.
abstract: Issues related to the development and implementation of clinical pathways require thoughtful planning, collaborative teamwork, and an understanding of the evolutionary nature of this work. Creating an understanding of the purpose behind the development of these guidelines often is only the first issue to be considered. Other common issues include physician involvement, documentation, pathway development, variance data analysis and feedback, and integration with outcomes management activities. Successfully addressing these issues is an ongoing component of a clinical pathway program.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ibarra
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Titler
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Reiter
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004282:Documentation; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010348:Patient Care Team; D016730:Program Development; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care