Developing Trustworthy Evidence-Based Guidelines
Developing a trustworthy, evidence-based clinical practice guideline (CPG) requires an understanding of systematic review methods and adherence to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Standards for Trustworthy Guidelines. Helping guideline developers produce sound, evidence-based CPGs is a priority for the methodology experts at ECRI. Our Evidence-Based Practice Center offers guidance to enhance the knowledge and skills for improving your guideline- development process.
In this webinar, ECRI methodology experts offered trusted strategies for developing systematic reviews of evidence and building guidelines that adhere to NAM Standards. This 90-minute session caters to physicians, scientific researchers, and other professionals who work in the areas of clinical guideline development, comparative-effectiveness review, and patient-centered outcomes research.
Learning Objectives
After viewing this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the steps involved in developing clinical practice guidelines following industry standards.
- Describe how to conduct a high-quality systematic review and its importance in developing evidence-based guidelines.
- Demonstrate how to apply the GRADE methodology and other rating systems to assess evidence and formulate recommendations.
- Use best practices for reporting, reviewing, disseminating, and implementing clinical guidelines.
- Employ strategies for effectively disseminating clinical guidelines, leveraging guideline derivative products, and planning for guideline updates.
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Speakers
Jonathan Treadwell, PhD, Director, ECRI-Penn Evidence-Based Practice Center
Jonathan is a methodology expert and evidence guru with 25 years of experience writing technology assessments, conducting meta-analyses, grading strength of evidence, leading teams of scientific researchers, and teaching workshops about evidence-based medicine.
Jung Min Han, PharmD, Associate Director, Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
Min is a pharmacist by training and has a strong background in evidence-based methodology with more than 10 years of experience conducting systematic reviews and evidence synthesis for clinical decision-making and clinical guideline development.
Kelley Tipton, MPH, Associate Director, Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
Kelley has more than 10 years of experience as a public health professional and research methodologist conducting systematic reviews and healthcare technology assessments and presenting findings to a variety of audiences, including guideline development committees.