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Developing and Evaluating Communication Strategies to Support Informed Decisions and Practice Based on Evidence
Shaun Treweek1, Andrew D Oxman, Philip Alderson
1Population Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Kirsty Semple Way, Dundee, UK. streweek@mac.com
Implementation Science : IS
|January 11, 2013
Summary
The DECIDE project enhances communication of healthcare evidence by developing and testing strategies for guideline users. This improves the transfer of research into practice globally.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Evidence Synthesis
- Health Communication Strategies
- Guideline Development and Dissemination
Background:
- Healthcare decision-makers struggle with guideline clarity regarding evidence quality and recommendation basis.
- Existing grading systems have weaknesses in communicating evidence and recommendations effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate effective communication strategies for evidence-based healthcare recommendations.
- To address the information needs of diverse stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patients.
Main Methods:
- The DECIDE consortium builds upon the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach.
- Methods include stakeholder surveys, interviews, advisory groups, consultations, and user testing across various healthcare systems.
- Communication strategies will be developed, evaluated in randomized trials, and refined during real guideline development.
Main Results:
- Anticipated results include improved communication of evidence-based healthcare recommendations.
- Development of rigorously evaluated strategies for diverse settings.
- Support for the global transfer of research into healthcare practice.
Conclusions:
- The DECIDE project will enhance the communication of evidence-based healthcare recommendations.
- It will provide rigorously evaluated strategies to meet the communication needs of guideline users.
- The project aims to facilitate the global implementation of research findings into healthcare practice.
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