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Developing evidence-based physical therapy clinical practice guidelines.

Sandra L Kaplan¹, Colleen Coulter, Linda Fetters

¹Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey 07101, USA. kaplansa@umdnj.edu

Pediatric Physical Therapy : the Official Publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association

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This study outlines recommended strategies for creating high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). It provides a consistent developmental process for future CPGs to ensure uniform quality and presentation.

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Physical Therapy
Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

Developing consistent, high-quality clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) is essential for evidence-based healthcare.
Standardization in CPG development ensures reliability and applicability across different settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide recommended strategies for developing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs).
To outline a consistent developmental process for future CPGs within the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Main Methods:

The study outlines a structured process for CPG development.
Resources and steps are provided to guide developers.

Main Results:

A clear, step-by-step process for CPG development is presented.
Resources are identified to support CPG developers.

Conclusions:

Consistent application of the recommended developmental process will yield CPGs of uniform quality and presentation.
These strategies are beneficial for organizations with similar structures and objectives aiming to develop CPGs.