Exploring Approaches used to Identify, Incorporate and Report Patient Preferences in Clinical Guidelines
Year: 2019
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Introduction: Guidelines improve patient care and outcomes. Research shows that guidelines that address patient preferences are more likely to be used but few do. This study explored approaches used to identify, incorporate and report patient preferences in clinical guidelines. Methods: This study included a scoping review and semi-structured qualitative interviews with guideline developers on approaches used to identify, incorporate, and report patient preferences during guideline development. Results: Twenty-one full-text studies were included in the scoping review. Fifty national and international guideline developers (patients, clinicians, managers) participated in the qualitative interviews. A multitude of approaches were found for identifying patient preferences. Preferences are not being incorporated in all guideline steps, even though developers said they were, and are also being poorly reported in terms of how and where those preferences influence guideline development. Conclusions: More research is needed on approaches to optimize identifying, incorporating and reporting patient preferences in clinical guidelines.
Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)
Author: Claire Kim
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2995902239