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Evaluation of preliminary NCCN guidelines by external review
R J Winn1, W Botnick, J A Bitsura
1Oncology Program, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.)
|November 1, 1996
Summary
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines undergo iterative review. Surveys of healthcare professionals at the NCCN
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Healthcare Policy
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
Background:
- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines are crucial for cancer care.
- Developing these guidelines involves an iterative review process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the appropriateness of NCCN guidelines recommendations.
- To gather feedback from a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- Surveying attendees at the NCCN's First Annual Conference.
- Collecting feedback from oncologists and other healthcare representatives after presentation sessions.
Main Results:
- Summarizing and commenting on the survey results.
- Analyzing the appropriateness of NCCN guidelines recommendations based on attendee feedback.
Conclusions:
- The NCCN guidelines development incorporates broad healthcare professional input.
- Iterative review and external feedback enhance the NCCN guidelines.