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Value of the evidence-based consensus conference.

Gary C Armitage1

  • 1Division of Periodontology, Department of Orofacial Sciences, UCSF School of Dentistry, 521 Parnassus Avenue, C-628, San Francisco, CA 94143-0650, USA. armitageg@dentistry.ucsf.edu

The Journal of the American College of Dentists
|June 2, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Combining evidence-based (EB) workshops with expert consensus conferences offers the strongest clinical decision-making evidence. This integrated approach enhances healthcare standards development by merging scientific knowledge with expert judgment.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Research
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Evidence Synthesis

Background:

  • Traditional consensus conferences provide expert opinion when knowledge bases are insufficient for rigorous evidence-based (EB) analysis.
  • Evidence-based (EB) approaches involve repeatable review processes for focused clinical questions.
  • Both methods inform the development of complex healthcare standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the integration of evidence-based (EB) workshops and expert consensus conferences.
  • To highlight the combined strengths of these approaches for clinical decision-making.
  • To inform the development and revision of healthcare standards.

Main Methods:

  • The paper discusses the synergistic combination of EB workshop principles with consensus conference methodologies.

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  • It emphasizes the application of a repeatable review process to an existing knowledge base.
  • Expert opinion from consensus conferences is considered alongside EB findings.

    • Main Results:

    • A combined EB approach and consensus conference yields the highest level of evaluation and strongest evidence.
    • This integration enhances the quality of information used for clinical decision-making.
    • The combined approach supports the development of robust healthcare standards.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating evidence-based (EB) workshops with consensus conferences provides superior clinical decision support.
    • Healthcare standards development requires consideration of scientific knowledge, clinical judgment, and contextual factors.
    • Identifying the target population and purpose is crucial when developing or revising healthcare standards.