How to read the new recommendation statement: methods update from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Ann Intern Med
; 147(2): 123-7, 2007 Jul 17.
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ABSTRACT
Since 2001, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has worked to refine its methods of evidence review and assessment and to create more usable documents in response to clinicians' needs. These changes have resulted in a revised grading system, as well as a new format and new language for the recommendation statement. This paper focuses on the changes to and the new look of the USPSTF recommendation statement. The new recommendation statement comprises 9 sections. Important changes include standardization of the format of the summary statement to specify what service is being recommended in what population; standardization of the headings in the rationale section; a change in the wording of the grade C recommendation and the I statement; and a new section, called "Other Considerations," in which salient issues related to cost-effectiveness, mandates, and other implementation issues are described.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Servicios Preventivos de Salud
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Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto
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Medicina Basada en la Evidencia
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Comités Consultivos
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Intern Med
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos