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[National guidelines for clinical decisions, a methodological view]
J G Tijssen1, M L Simoons, J J van Everdingen
1Afd. Klinische Epidemiologie en Biostatistiek, Academisch Medisch Centrum/Universiteit van Amsterdam.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|December 18, 1998
Summary
Medical guidelines now rely on scientific evidence, using quantitative analysis of clinical trials. This approach ensures treatments for atherosclerotic vasculopathy and coronary heart disease are effective and cost-efficient.
Area of Science:
- Evidence-based medicine
- Clinical trial analysis
- Health economics
Background:
- Medical guidelines historically relied on expert opinion.
- Since the 1980s, a shift towards scientific foundations for guidelines has occurred.
- Recent advancements include quantitative estimation and comparison of treatment outcomes.