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Clinical practice guidelines. Finding and appraising useful, relevant recommendations for geriatric care
1State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine, USA.
Geriatrics
|February 5, 2000
Summary
Practicing evidence-based medicine for older adults requires reviewing literature and clinical guidelines. The internet aids in finding and appraising these guidelines for validity and relevance.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Effective geriatric care relies on evidence-based medicine.
- Clinical guidelines are essential tools for healthcare providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the importance of literature review and guideline appraisal in geriatric medicine.
- To highlight the challenges and methods for evaluating clinical guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and critical analysis of clinical guidelines.
- Utilizing the internet as a primary resource for guideline retrieval.
- Applying fundamental appraisal steps to assess guideline validity and relevance.
Main Results:
- The internet is an effective tool for accessing evidence-based guidelines.
- Systematic appraisal is necessary to determine guideline validity and clinical relevance.
Conclusions:
- Appraising clinical guidelines is crucial for effective evidence-based geriatric medicine.
- Healthcare providers must critically evaluate guidelines for best patient care.