Research short: Do physician guidelines improve return to work rates?
A Dutch study has shown that adherence to guidelines by physicians can help lead to earlier return to work outcomes.
Guidelines have been introduced in a number of countries for the management of various medical conditions. There is a varying amount of adoption of the guidelines by the medical community: some doctors and health practitioners will base their practice on guideline recommendations, while in other circumstances, the guidelines may be ignored. The Netherlands is a leading country in guideline development and research regarding evidence-based ...