Table 5

Did the stages of the guideline/care pathway development result in change of practice?

Yes No
Use of pathway15  (89%)2  (11%)
Review of publications11 (73%)4 (27%)
National consensus (n=18)12 (67%)6 (33%)
Multidisciplinary team (n=15)10 (67%)5 (33%)
Drafting guidelines (n=14)7 (50%)7 (50%)