Crafting practice guidelines in the world of evidence-based medicine.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Kevin C Chung, Melissa J Shauver

Abstract

In the era of exponential increase in the medical literature, physicians and health policy-makers are relying on well-constructed, evidence-based practice guidelines to help ensure that the care given to patients is based on valid, scientific data. The construction of practice guidelines, however, may not always adhere to accepted research protocol. In this article, the authors detail the steps required to produce effective, evidence-based practice guidelines. The seven essential steps in crafting a practice guideline are presented: (1) defining a topic, (2) selecting a work group, (3) performing a literature review, (4) writing the guideline, (5) peer review, (6) making plans for review and revision, and (7) dissemination. Given the importance of practice guidelines in supporting everyday practice, this article strives to provide a practical guide in the development of this key component of evidence-based medicine.

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Jun 3, 2010·Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery·Richard Jaouen
May 26, 2012·The Journal of Hand Surgery·Kevin C Chung
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