Examination of physicians' adherence to the 2013 ACC/AHA statin/cholesterol guidelines using a framework of awareness to adherence: A cross-sectional study.

A high level of awareness, but a lower level of adherence to the guidelines was reported among responding physicians. The awareness-to-adherence model was useful in examining physicians' level of adherence to the cholesterol guidelines and the utilization of statin and cholesterol management cellular apps and online websites. Future studies are required to examine physicians' adoption and adherence of new guidelines.