Guideline registries and libraries: a mixed-methods approach identified issues to be addressed with content
S Twaddle1, E Harrow1, D Service2
1Guidelines International Network (GIN), c/o J & H Mitchell WS, 51 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5BU.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
|December 7, 2021
Summary
Guideline developers desire a comprehensive, searchable, and up-to-date library for clinical practice guidelines. Key challenges include balancing comprehensiveness with ease of use and clearly defining the purpose of guideline repositories.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Information Science
Background:
- Effective clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are crucial for evidence-based healthcare.
- A centralized, accessible repository for CPGs and guidelines under development is needed.
- The Guidelines International Network (GIN) community seeks to define optimal features for such resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify desirable features for a guidelines library and a registry of guidelines in development.
- To understand the perspectives of guideline developers and endorsers on existing resources.
Main Methods:
- Explorative mixed-methods study design.
- Scoping activities and semi-structured interviews were conducted.
- Participants included guideline developers and endorsers from nine GIN member organizations.
Main Results:
- Desirable features for a guidelines library include comprehensiveness, a single information source, inclusion of related materials, being up-to-date, searchability, and ease of use.
- No current library fully meets these criteria.
- Challenges identified include balancing comprehensiveness with usability and defining the scope (e.g., quality, national focus).
Conclusions:
- Tension exists between comprehensiveness and ease of use in guideline repositories.
- Limited uptake, reporting of guideline quality, and clarity on purpose are ongoing issues for the guideline community.
- Further development is needed to optimize guideline libraries and registries.
Related Concept Videos
01:11Guidelines for Writing Outcome
3.3K
When developing expected outcomes for a patient care plan, the nurse should adhere to the following recommendations:
Patient outcomes reflect the patient's response to the goal rather than what the nurse aims to achieve. Terminology should be observable and measurable to avoid the reader's interpretation. The desired outcome should be realistic and achievable in the designated care timeframe. Expected outcomes should align with adjunctive therapies. The outcome should enhance care...
Patient outcomes reflect the patient's response to the goal rather than what the nurse aims to achieve. Terminology should be observable and measurable to avoid the reader's interpretation. The desired outcome should be realistic and achievable in the designated care timeframe. Expected outcomes should align with adjunctive therapies. The outcome should enhance care...
3.3K
01:06Legal Guidelines for Documentation
1.6K
The legal guidelines for nursing documentation are essential for ensuring accurate, professional, and ethical recording of patient care. The guidelines are discussed here:
1.6K
01:26Guidelines for Nursing Documentation II
1.3K
Effective documentation is an integral part of nursing practice. Here are some essential guidelines to follow when documenting patient care:
Timely documentation is crucial to ensure continuity of care for patients. Any delays in recording or reporting medical information can result in medical errors and even adverse patient outcomes. From medication administration to diagnostic test results, every detail must be accurately and promptly documented to provide the best possible care for patients.
Timely documentation is crucial to ensure continuity of care for patients. Any delays in recording or reporting medical information can result in medical errors and even adverse patient outcomes. From medication administration to diagnostic test results, every detail must be accurately and promptly documented to provide the best possible care for patients.
1.3K
01:30Guidelines for Nursing Documentation I
1.3K
Quality documentation and reporting share essential characteristics that ensure they are practical and valuable resources for those who use them. These characteristics are:
Factual:
The following points emphasize the significance of upholding accurate and unbiased documentation in healthcare.
Factual:
The following points emphasize the significance of upholding accurate and unbiased documentation in healthcare.
1.3K
01:18Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting
995
The guidelines and strategies provided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) offer essential principles for ensuring safe and secure computer charting systems in healthcare settings. Let's break down each recommendation:
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
995
01:03Drug Control Governance: Regulatory Bodies and Their Impact
279
Drug control governance involves the oversight and regulation of pharmaceuticals to ensure their safety and efficacy while preventing illegal drug use and trafficking. Regulatory bodies, including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union's European Medicines Agency (EMA), play a central role in this process. These agencies evaluate the safety and efficacy of drugs before they can be marketed. They fund clinical trials and assess the benefits and risks associated with...
279