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Alberto Balduzzi1, Francesco Maria Carrano2, Yngve Falck-Ytter3
1General Surgery Unit, Pederzoli Hospital, Verona, Italy.
United European Gastroenterology Journal
|February 28, 2025
Summary
Clinicians value clear, actionable guidelines developed with transparent methods. However, knowledge gaps exist in guideline development processes, highlighting a need for improved education and accessible resources.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Clinical guidelines are essential for evidence-based medicine.
- Understanding clinicians' perceptions of guideline quality and development is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess clinicians' knowledge of clinical guideline development.
- To identify perceived quality indicators and areas for improvement in guideline creation.
Main Methods:
- A survey was designed using the CHERRIES checklist.
- The survey targeted clinicians via email and social media, exploring guideline quality, development knowledge, and improvement areas.
Main Results:
- Clear, actionable recommendations (97%) and systematic literature reviews (96%) were top quality indicators.
- Fewer than 40% of respondents had been involved in guideline development, with limited experience using methodologists or checklists like AGREE-II or RIGHT.
- Clinicians preferred accessible formats like apps and webinars, and valued journal reputation and society involvement.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians prioritize transparently developed, actionable guidelines.
- A significant gap exists in clinicians' knowledge of guideline development methodologies.
- Medical journals and societies should promote accessible, robust guideline development and dissemination.
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