Turning evidence into recommendations: protocol of a study guideline development groups.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health care practice based on research evidence requires that evidence is synthesised, and that recommendations based on this evidence are implemented. It also requires an intermediate step: translating synthesised evidence into practice recommendations. There is considerable literature on evidence synthesis and implementation, but little on how guideline development groups (GDGs) produce recommendations. This is a complex process, with many influences on communication and decision-making, e.g., the quality of evidence, methods of presentation, practical/resource constraints, individual values, professional and scientific interests, social and psychological processes. To make this process more transparent and potentially effective, we need to understand these influences.

SUBMITTER: Michie S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2031892 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature