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The ASCO experience with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines

T J Smith1, M R Somerfield

  • 1Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA.

Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.)
|January 16, 1998
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The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) develops clinical practice guidelines for cancer treatment, including areas like breast and lung cancer. This article examines the guideline development process and identifies areas for improvement.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) initiated clinical practice guideline development in 1992 due to member demand.
  • Guidelines have been developed for various cancer treatment outcomes and surveillance strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the process of drafting ASCO clinical practice guidelines.
  • To identify challenges and problems associated with existing ASCO guidelines.
  • To provide recommendations for ASCO and other professional organizations developing guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the historical development of ASCO guidelines.
  • Analysis of the content and scope of published ASCO guidelines.
  • Identification of common issues and limitations in guideline formulation.

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Main Results:

  • ASCO has developed guidelines for numerous cancer types and treatment modalities.
  • Ongoing guideline development addresses areas such as prostate cancer, antiemetics, and bisphosphonates.
  • The article highlights specific challenges encountered during the guideline drafting process.

Conclusions:

  • ASCO's guideline development has expanded significantly since 1992.
  • Continuous evaluation and refinement of the guideline process are necessary.
  • Recommendations are proposed to enhance future guideline development by ASCO and other professional bodies.