... operation. Maybe a good risk assessment and history of his previous deep vein thromboses might have made some difference? Transforming systematic behaviour across healthcare organizations is not easy, as it has been noted, the answer to the question, “What changes all the time but stays the same...

...' attitudes, beliefs and knowledge (p<0.05). Originality/value Findings from this paper are also of value to future researchers investigating any form of behavioural change. Recommendations from this study are that future research which aims to investigate behaviour should be underpinned...

...Rebecca Jacob; Neil Hunt Purpose To improve the quality of care of patients who are given parenteral medication for an episode of disturbed or violent behaviour in the context of a psychotic illness. Design/methodology/approach Current guidelines are described, and adherence to the standards...

... and outcomes. Thus the capacity of clinicians in these roles to respond to reforms such as those envisaged in the Bristol Inquiry may be problematic. Qualitative studies are re‐affirmed as important in providing grounded insights into not only clinical activities, but also organisational behaviour...

...Arash Rashidian; Ian Russell Clinical guidelines aim to disseminate evidence and thus to change behaviour. This process is complex and needs a coherent approach. Aims to develop a model for implementing clinical guidelines in primary care and thus influencing prescribing by general practitioners...