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Format and conduct of consensus development conferences. Multi-nation comparison.
E A McGlynn1, J Kosecoff, R H Brook
1UCLA School of Medicine.
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Improvements are needed for consensus development conferences (CDCs) globally. Utilizing scientific literature synthesis like meta-analysis and formalizing decision-making can enhance CDC effectiveness and clarity.
Area of Science:
- Health policy research
- Medical decision-making
- International comparative studies
Background:
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) consensus development conference (CDC) method is widely adopted internationally.
- Variations in CDC organization and conduct exist across different countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate how the organization and conduct of CDCs in nine countries impact their goals.
- To identify potential improvements for the CDC process.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of published articles on CDCs.
- Communication with representatives from participating countries.
- Qualitative assessment of CDC processes.
Main Results:
- Current CDC processes in the evaluated countries may not fully optimize goal achievement.
- Opportunities exist to enhance literature synthesis and decision-making structures.
- The traditional overnight consensus statement drafting may hinder clarity.
Conclusions:
- Refinements in CDC methodology are warranted.
- Integrating advanced literature synthesis methods like meta-analysis is recommended.
- Formalizing decision-making and extending drafting time could improve CDC outcomes.