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Evaluating and applying clinical practice guidelines.

¹University Health Care System, Augusta, Georgia, USA. mgoolsby@uh.org

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

|April 5, 2002

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Nurse practitioners can use clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for evidence-based care. Evaluating CPGs for reliability, validity, and applicability ensures their effective use in practice.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice
Health Policy

Background:

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) synthesize extensive clinical evidence.
CPGs offer practical recommendations for healthcare professionals.
Nurse practitioners need to understand CPG evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce nurse practitioners to available clinical practice guidelines.
To outline a method for evaluating the reliability, validity, and applicability of CPGs.
To prepare for future reviews of individual CPGs.

Main Methods:

Overview of an appropriate evaluation framework for CPGs.
Discussion of key criteria for CPG assessment.
Introduction to the process of selecting and applying CPGs.

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Main Results:

Nurse practitioners require awareness of CPGs and their evaluation.
A systematic approach to CPG evaluation is essential.
Applicability in specific clinical contexts is a critical factor.

Conclusions:

Effective use of CPGs by nurse practitioners depends on proper evaluation.
This article provides a foundational understanding for CPG assessment.
Future columns will delve into specific CPG evaluations.