Guideline implementation does not seem to have an impact on provider performance, nonetheless it may influence patient outcomes positively.

Current knowledge about how guidelines should be implemented is still sparse and inconclusive in mental healthcare. Future studies should attempt to employ more rigorous designs, including random allocation of patients or clusters of patients, to shed further light on this compelling issue. Research on guideline implementation strategies should additionally take into account potential barriers to knowledge translation, which can heavily influence the implementability of treatment recommendations.

SummaryThis article aims to shed light on the role of guidelines in psychiatric rehabilitation. We give an overview of guidelines specifically aimed at psychiatric rehabilitation and of which rehabilitative care interventions are considered in guidelines on mental disorders. Furthermore, we discuss the issue of guideline implementation with a focus on supported employment.