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[Consensus development in evidence-based guidelines: from myths to rational strategies]
Ina B Kopp1, Hans-Konrad Selbmann, Michael Koller
1Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Wissenschaftlichen Medizinischen Fachgesellschaften, Institut für Theoretische Chirurgie Philipps-Universität, Marburg. kopp@mailer.uni-marburg.de
Zeitschrift Fur Arztliche Fortbildung Und Qualitatssicherung
|April 27, 2007
Summary
High-quality clinical practice guidelines require systematic evidence evaluation and structured consensus building. Involving users and patients ensures recommendations improve healthcare delivery effectively.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Delivery
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Context:
- Clinical practice guidelines serve as crucial decision aids for healthcare professionals.
- Their development aims to improve healthcare delivery through precise, evidence-based recommendations.
Purpose:
- To outline the essential components of a systematic and methodologically sound approach to guideline development.
- To emphasize the integration of empirical evidence with expert judgment and patient perspectives.
Summary:
- Guideline development necessitates rigorous evidence search, selection, and evaluation.
- Formal consensus techniques and structured interaction are vital for incorporating diverse perspectives.
- Personal experience and subjective judgments are integral, especially when assessing evidence applicability and risk-benefit profiles.
Impact:
- High-quality guidelines enhance healthcare delivery by providing reliable recommendations.
- Structured consensus building improves the acceptance and practical implementation of guidelines.
- Involving patients and users ensures guidelines are relevant and beneficial.
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