Understanding Guideline Metrics

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Lesson 1 of Understanding Metrics, Development of Guidelines discusses the process followed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) in developing and updating clinical practice guidelines. The ACC-AHA joint task force reviews evidence from clinical trials and other data, and committee members evaluate the evidence using class and level of evidence criteria. The guidelines are then sent for peer review and undergo revision before final approval and publication. The guidelines are available for free on the ACC website. Guideline metrics are important for improving patient outcomes, reducing practice variation, and guiding clinical decision making.

Keywords

Understanding Metrics

Development of Guidelines

American College of Cardiology

American Heart Association

clinical practice guidelines