background: health technology assessment (hta) is a tool utilized for efficient dissemination of technology. for the purpose of encouraging decision-makers to utilize this tool, at first, we need to identify the obstacles in the processes of preparation, utilization, and implementation of htas. this study aims to define these barriers and offer solutions for effective utilization of hta reports...

BACKGROUND Translating scientific evidence into daily practice is complex. Clinical guidelines can improve health care delivery, but there are a number of challenges in guideline adoption and implementation. Factors influencing the effective implementation of guidelines remain poorly understood. Understanding of barriers and facilitators is important for development of effective implementation ...

In this paper we discuss the problems of defining quality in the construction industry, examine possible benefits of implementing quality, and look at barriers to quality implementation in construction. We use data collected during interviews with contractors and data from questionnaire surveys. Results show that contractors do understand the potential benefits of quality implementation but tha...

AIMS The study aims were to explore the relationships between perceived barriers to research use and the implementation of evidence-based practice among hospital nurses and to investigate the barriers as predictors of implementation of evidence-based practice. BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice is critical in improving healthcare quality. Although barriers to research use have been extensivel...

SupplyChainManagementInformationSystem(SCMIS)hasgainedalotofimportancebecause ofitsabilitytoreducecostsandincreaseresponsivenessinthesupplychain.Theimplementation ofSCMISisacomplicatedprocesswithsignificantrisk.Thestudieshaverevealedthatthesuccess inimplementingthesesystemsisnotveryencouraging.Therefore,itisnecessarytoestablishthe imped...

This paper introduces a research framework to identify barriers from a remanufacturing supply chain perspective including strategic (governmental) and operational dimensions. Using responses from expert practitioners in a truck engine remanufacturer in China, a grey-based Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method is applied to examine the cause-effect relationships among ...

Background and objectives: Accreditation is a widely used mechanism to keep organization adherent to the established standards. The aim of the study was to identify barriers towards promotion of accreditation in the Iranian hospitals, and exploring the potential overcoming strategies.   Methods: A qualitative study design was adopted. Data were collected using a questionnaire with open questi...