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Care pathways development and implementation.
Care pathways development and implementation Care pathways are increasingly being used in the UK as a tool for managing clinical processes and patient outcomes. This article describes some of the key elements of care pathways, highlights factors in successful implementation and discusses some concerns about their use. These key words are based upon work undertaken by the RCN Library. This article uses the term 'care pathways' throughout, although, as Box 1 illustrates, there are many other terms that may be used to describe the management of clinical care processes. The format of the care pathway documentation varies.