[The local adaptation of clinical practice guidelines]

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Clinical practice guidelines are crucial for evidence-based healthcare.
• Adapting existing guidelines is often necessary for different cultural and organizational contexts.
• A systematic approach is needed to ensure the validity and relevance of adapted guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the ADAPTE process, a systematic methodology for guideline adaptation.
• To highlight the importance of contextualizing guidelines for specific settings.
• To provide a framework for guideline developers, healthcare providers, and policymakers.

Main Methods:

• The ADAPTE process involves a systematic approach to guideline adaptation.
• It ensures consideration of specific health questions, needs, priorities, legislation, policies, and resources.
• The process emphasizes transparent and explicit reporting.

Main Results:

• The ADAPTE process provides a flexible and systematic framework.
• It facilitates the adaptation of guidelines for diverse settings.
• The process enhances the quality and validity of adapted guidelines.

Conclusions:

• The ADAPTE process is an effective systematic approach for guideline adaptation.
• It supports the development of relevant and context-specific health guidelines.
• The process benefits various stakeholders in healthcare decision-making.