AUG 19, 2026 · REVIEW
Factors determining the effectiveness of audit & feedback on clinical guideline adherence of hospital-based medical specialists: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Implementation Science
Systematic review and meta-analysis of 41 RCTs with pooled odds ratios showing significant improvement in guideline adherence; limited heterogeneity supports generalizability, though within-study variation and reporting gaps prevent identification of specific effective design features.
Reported
Pooled OR (A&F vs. no interventio…1.30
95% CI (A&F vs. no intervention)1.12–1.50
I² (A&F vs. no intervention)57.8%