Evidence base guidlines

Question 1

(EBG)

Answer 1

Evidence Based Guidelines

Question 2

The following four factors have contributed to the growth of
evidence-based decision making:

Answer 2

1. the rapid growth of clinical studies and medical
   literature;
2. the availability of high-quality systematic reviews;
3. advances in health information technology that
   allow the availability of evidence-based information at
   the point of care; and
4. the promise of evidence-based decision making to
   support both improved patient care and cost control.

Question 3

A. MAJOR RECOMMENDATION
Development of Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice
Guidelines

Answer 3

1. Review the conclusion statements
   2.Formulate recommendations for the guideline integrating conclusions from evidence analysis
2. References Not Graded in the Academy’s
   Evidence Analysis Process

Question 4

• Rating:

Answer 4

The rating for the recommendation is based on
the strength of the supporting evidence

Question 5

• Label of Conditional or Imperative

Answer 5

. Conditional statements clearly define a
specific situation

imperative statements are broadly
applicable to the target population without restraints on
their pertinence.

Question 6

• Risks and Harms of Implementing the
  Recommendation

Answer 6

: Includes any potential risks,
anticipated harms or adverse consequences associated
with applying the recommendation(s) to the target
population.

Question 7

Conditions of Application:

Answer 7

These conditions describe where and how the recommendation works, such as only for hospitalized patients or not for pregnant women.

Question 8

• Potential Costs Associated with Application:

Answer 8

Includes any costs that may be associated with the
application of this recommendation such as specialized
staff, new equipment or treatments.

Question 9

Recommendation Narrative:

Answer 9

Provides a brief
description of the evidence that supports this
recommendation

Question 10

• Recommendation Strength Rationale

Answer 10

Provides a
brief list of the evidence strength and methodological
issues that determined the recommendation strength.

Question 11

• Minority Opinions

Answer 11

If the expert workgroup cannot
reach consensus on the recommendation, the minority
opinions may be listed here

Question 22

* Supporting Evidence

Answer 22

: Provides links to the conclusions statements, evidence summaries and worksheets related to the formulation of this recommendation(s).