An exploration of how developers use qualitative evidence: content analysis and critical appraisal of guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical practice guidelines have become increasingly widely used to guide quality improvement of clinical practice. Qualitative research may be a useful way to improve the quality and implementation of guidelines. The methodology for qualitative evidence used in guidelines development is worthy of further research.

Methods

A comprehensive search was made of WHO, NICE, SIGN, NGC, RNAO, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, CBM, and VIP from January 1, 2011 to February 25, 2020. Guidelines which met IOM criteria and were focused on clinical questions using qualitative research or qualitative evidence, were included. Four authors extracted significant information and entered this onto data extraction forms. The Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evalu

SUBMITTER: Wang YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7302150 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature