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Web site offers database of national guidelines
Healthcare Benchmarks
|May 27, 1999
Summary
The National Guideline Clearinghouse offers easy access to credible, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for various conditions. Standardized formats facilitate comparison, aiming to increase guideline adoption in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are crucial for evidence-based healthcare.
- Widespread adoption of CPGs has been limited by accessibility and credibility issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) as a resource for CPGs.
- To highlight features that enhance CPG accessibility and comparability.
Main Methods:
- The NGC website (www.guideline.gov) was developed to host CPGs.
- Inclusion criteria ensure guideline quality and evidence base.
- Standardized abstracts and tables are used for consistent presentation.
Main Results:
- The NGC provides a searchable database of CPGs for diverse diseases and conditions.
- Standardized formats enable effective comparison of guidelines on similar topics.
- Easy access and enhanced credibility are key features.
Conclusions:
- The NGC aims to promote the use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
- Improved access and credibility are expected to increase CPG utilization in clinical settings.