We've created practical resources, case studies and patient decision aids to show how you can use evidence to improve care and services.
We've created 2 practical resources showing how you can use evidence to improve care and services.
They offer practical support for people using our guidance and standards in their day-to-day practice, including:
practical steps to improving the quality of care and services using our guidance
principles for putting evidence-based guidance into practice
how guidance and standards can help you.
Using NICE guidance to improve the quality of care and services
This guide sets out the most common steps taken when putting evidence-based guidance into practice. The steps are drawn from published literature as well as our work with NHS organisations, local authorities, social care providers and voluntary organisations.
Principles for putting evidence-based guidance into practice
This guide covers the main conditions needed to ensure a positive environment for change and help everyone deliver high-quality care and services. It covers the key principles of commitment to quality improvement, effective leadership, the right culture and working together.
The case studies below provide valuable insights into the practical application of NICE guidelines and standards across various healthcare settings.
They highlight innovative approaches, challenges faced, and the impact of implementing evidence-based recommendations on patient outcomes and service delivery.
A case study on how an NHS England team in south west England used NICE products to support increasing uptake of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine across the region
Otigo Case Study - Implementing an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for ear infections in children
This case study looks at how North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board implemented NICE antimicrobial prescribing guideline on acute otitis media.
Laboratory-based CYP2C19 genotype testing to optimise the effectiveness of antiplatelet therapy for patients experiencing acute ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack.
The implementation of LumiNova across East London Foundation Trust (HTE3)
Guided self-help digital cognitive behavioural therapy for children and young people with mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety or low mood: early value assessment.
Heart failure algorithms for remote monitoring in people with cardiac implantable electronic devices.
NICE guidance and standards support health professionals by providing evidence-based recommendations that enhance clinical decision-making and patient care. These guidelines promote consistency and high standards across healthcare services, improving health outcomes and resource allocation.