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clinical guidelines in primary care: Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care Amelie Hollier, 2016 |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Clinical Guidelines in Family Practice Constance R. Uphold, Mary Virginia Graham, 2013 Clinical Guidelines in Family Practice, 5th edition, is the fully revised and updated version of a book that has been serving primary care clinicians for more than twenty years. Using a traditional and easy-to-follow format, the book examines all of the common conditions encountered in primary care settings, while also addressing health promotion and disease prevention. For each topic, the essentials of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and corresponding treatment plans including prognosis and recommended follow-up schedules are sequentially organized. Also included are recommended web-based resources and references to more in-depth discussion of the various topics. As in previous editions, Clinical Guidelines in Family Practice aims for thoroughness in coverage and for concision in approach, a formula that helps clinicians to efficiently recognize and treat the myriad medical conditions that they face as primary-care providers.--Online book description. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Family Practice Guidelines Jill C. Cash, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, Cheryl A. Glass, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, 2010-11-18 Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title! This is a wonderful book for both novice and experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners. This latest edition will see frequent use in your daily practice.Score: 100, 5 stars--Doody's Medical Reviews This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of primary care disorders in an easy-to-read format and contains invaluable step-by-step instructions for evaluating and managing primary care patients. . . [It] belongs in every NP and PA's reference library. I highly recommend this wonderful textbook. Maria T. Leik, MSN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, GNP-BC President, National ARNP Services, Inc. Family Practice Guidelines is an excellent resource for the busy clinician. It offers succinct, comprehensive information in an easy format that is particularly useful for quick reference. This text is useful for general practice settings as well as specialty care. Anne Moore, APN; WHNP/ANP-BC; FAANP Vanderbilt University The second edition of Family Practice Guidelines is a comprehensive resource for clinicians, presenting current national standard of care guidelines for practice, in addition to select 2011 guidelines. This clinical reference features detailed physical examination and diagnostic testing, information on health promotion, guidelines of care, dietary information, national resources for patient use, and patient education handouts all in one resource. This revised edition features guidelines for 246 disorders, each containing clearly outlined considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients. It also presents 18 procedures commonly performed in the clinical setting, including bedside cystometry, hernia reduction, neurological examination, and more. Patient Teaching Guides are also provided, and are designed to be given directly to patients as take home teaching supplements. Additionally, the book contains four appendices with guidelines on normal lab values, procedures, sexual maturity stages, and teeth. New to this Edition: Select 2011 guidelines Over 17 new protocols including: ADD/ADHD, Menopause, Migraine, Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults, Obesity/Gastric Bypass, and more Completely updated Patient Teaching Guides, including a new entry on Anticoagulation Therapy for Patients with AFib, to tear out and send home with patients Addition of consultation and referral recommendations New chapter presenting Pain Management Guidelines for acute and chronic pain Completely updated national treatment guidelines |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Clinical Guidelines in Adult Health Constance R. Uphold, Mary Virginia Graham, 1998-07 |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Setting Priorities for Clinical Practice Guidelines Institute of Medicine, Committee on Methods for Setting Priorities for Guidelines Development, 1995-03-02 This book examines methods for selecting topics and setting priorities for clinical practice guideline development and implementation. Clinical practice guidelines are systematically defined statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances. In its assessment of processes for setting priorities, the committee considers the principles of consistency with the organization's mission, implementation feasibility, efficiency, utility of the results to the organization, and openness and defensibilityâ€a principle that is especially important to public agencies. The volume also examines the implications of health care restructuring for priority setting and topic selection, including the link between national and local approaches to guidelines development. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Care Services, Committee on Standards for Developing Trustworthy Clinical Practice Guidelines, 2011-06-16 Advances in medical, biomedical and health services research have reduced the level of uncertainty in clinical practice. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) complement this progress by establishing standards of care backed by strong scientific evidence. CPGs are statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care. These statements are informed by a systematic review of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and costs of alternative care options. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust examines the current state of clinical practice guidelines and how they can be improved to enhance healthcare quality and patient outcomes. Clinical practice guidelines now are ubiquitous in our healthcare system. The Guidelines International Network (GIN) database currently lists more than 3,700 guidelines from 39 countries. Developing guidelines presents a number of challenges including lack of transparent methodological practices, difficulty reconciling conflicting guidelines, and conflicts of interest. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust explores questions surrounding the quality of CPG development processes and the establishment of standards. It proposes eight standards for developing trustworthy clinical practice guidelines emphasizing transparency; management of conflict of interest ; systematic review-guideline development intersection; establishing evidence foundations for and rating strength of guideline recommendations; articulation of recommendations; external review; and updating. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust shows how clinical practice guidelines can enhance clinician and patient decision-making by translating complex scientific research findings into recommendations for clinical practice that are relevant to the individual patient encounter, instead of implementing a one size fits all approach to patient care. This book contains information directly related to the work of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), as well as various Congressional staff and policymakers. It is a vital resource for medical specialty societies, disease advocacy groups, health professionals, private and international organizations that develop or use clinical practice guidelines, consumers, clinicians, and payers. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Essential Practice Guidelines in Primary Care Neil S. Skolnik, 2007-11-19 This new volume in the Current Clinical PracticeTM series puts the most important evidence-based, nationally recognized clinical guidelines together in one place. As a result, busy clinicians can go to one source when, in the care of a patient, a question arises that is best answered by an existing clinical guideline. The chapters are written by world leaders in their respective fields. This book has been constructed with the busy clinician in mind. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2021-2022 Jacob A. David, 2021-09-24 Guidelines and recommendations for the most common outpatient conditions—from sources you can trust! Fully Reviewed and Updated Guideline Summaries! Organized into topics related to disease screening, prevention and management, and further subdivided into organ systems for quick reference Consolidates information from government agencies, medical and scientific organizations, and expert panels into concise recommendations and guidelines Updated with more than 90 new guidelines Significant updates to colorectal cancer screening, migraine prevention, and management of diabetes, cellulitis, asthma, and chronic pain among many others. New sections on orthopedics and sports medicine in addition to expanded specialty areas such as addiction medicine, transgender health, maternity care and hospital medicine. Spans all areas of general medicine and covers primary care topics in both ambulatory and hospital settings Includes website addresses for U.S. government agencies and professional societies |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Midwifery & Women's Health Nell Tharpe, 2006 This text presents a compilation of current practices that includes evidence-based, traditional, and empiric care from a wide variety of sources. Each Guideline moves through problem identification and treatment using a standardized format for day-to-day clinical practice with diverse populations. The Guidelines are currently in use by many practices as a way of meeting the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) recommendations, and are acceptable for collaborative practice with physician colleagues. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Guidelines for Clinical Practice Institute of Medicine, Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, 1992-02-01 Guidelines for the clinical practice of medicine have been proposed as the solution to the whole range of current health care problems. This new book presents the first balanced and highly practical view of guidelinesâ€their strengths, their limitations, and how they can be used most effectively to benefit health care. The volume offers: Recommendations and a proposed framework for strengthening development and use of guidelines. Numerous examples of guidelines. A ready-to-use instrument for assessing the soundness of guidelines. Six case studies exploring issues involved when practitioners use guidelines on a daily basis. With a real-world outlook, the volume reviews efforts by agencies and organizations to disseminate guidelines and examines how well guidelines are functioningâ€exploring issues such as patient information, liability, costs, computerization, and the adaptation of national guidelines to local needs. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2019 Evan D. Slater, Joseph S. Esherick, Jacob David, 2019-04-03 Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. UPDATED EVIDENCE-BASED CONTENT! CLEAR * CONCISE * CLINICALLY RELEVANT Instantly access the most current screening, prevention, and management guidelines – compiled from the most authoritative sources! A Doody’s Core Title for 2019! 5 out of 5 stars, 100 out of 100 points. The authors continue their extraordinary contribution to clinical medicine by bringing together a vast amount of knowledge and recommendations in an easy-to-use, very functional reference that has daily utility for those in clinical practice. -- Doody's Medical Book Review •Strikes the perfect balance between brevity and clinical necessity •Consolidates information from nationally recognized government agencies, medical and scientific organizations, and expert panels into concise, easy-to-apply summaries •Covers primary care topics in both the ambulatory and hospital settings •Carefully selected for relevance to everyday practice •Exactly the amount of information a busy clinician needs – no more, no less •Spans all areas of general medicine •Website addresses for U.S. government agencies and professional societies |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Canadian Family Practice Guidelines Jill C. Cash, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, Cheryl A. Glass, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, Debbie Fraser, MN, RNC-NIC, Lynn Corcoran, PhD, RN, Margaret Edwards, PhD, RN, 2019-08-15 Written specifically for the needs of family and adult nursing students, medical students, and primary care practitioners in Canada, this gold standard reference of family practice in America—named a 2013 Doody’s core title and 1st-place winner of the American Journal of Nursing book award in 2017—now provides current Canadian practice protocols for professional standards of care across the life span. Guidelines are delivered in a user-friendly, step-by-step instructional style for physical exams and diagnostic testing results in SI units; health maintenance recommendations approved by Health Canada; care guidelines including Canadian drug names and dietary information; information on culturally responsive care; and patient resources specific to Canada. Practice guidelines are organized primarily by body system and delivered in outline format for quick and easy access. Each of more than 280 disorder protocols includes definition, incidence/prevalence, pathogenesis, predisposing factors, common findings, other signs and symptoms, subjective data, physical examination, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, plan, follow-up, consultation/referral, and individual considerations. Also included are numerous Client Teaching Guides in PDF format for customization and downloading. Abundant references are specific to the Canadian health care system. Key Features: Presents over 280 guidelines in consistent outline format Provides Canadian routine health maintenance guidelines, vaccinations, and screenings for HIV and HepC Covers individual care considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients Offers numerous Client Teaching Guides in digital format for clients to take home |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Practice Nursing Theresa Lowry-Lehnen, 2018-12-08 Practice Nurses play an important and pivotal role in healthcare providing a range of interventions and services to patients in General Practice and Primary Care settings. While most Practice Nurses work in GP surgeries and doctor led clinics, others are working as autonomous practitioners in community practices and nurse led centres. Practice Nurses are presented with an ever increasing range of conditions and patient needs as the role is constantly changing and evolving. The extended roles and range of clinical skills which may be provided by a Practice Nurse depend on the needs of the patient and the qualifications, skills, competencies and scope of practice of each individual Practice Nurse (NMBI, 2015). Practice Nurses have a responsibility to ensure that they are suitably qualified, skilled and competent in carrying out each clinical procedure and intervention that they undertake. Developing guidelines for clinical practice is an important part of the Practice Nurse role, but the task of researching, developing and producing guidelines is time-consuming, and it can be difficult to find the information required as and when needed. Practice Nursing: Clinical Guidelines and Procedures in Practice written by a Practice Nurse, and based on local and national guidelines, provides a comprehensive overview and a step by step guide for nurses carrying out a wide range of clinical procedures in practice. The book contains over 100 clinical guidelines and procedures with illustrations, tables, charts and diagrams. In producing these clinical guidelines, the author hopes that this book will prove useful as a resource and reference guide for other nurses in general practice and primary care settings. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Clinical Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nursing Karen G. Duderstadt, Rebekah Kaplan, 2016-03-17 Clinical Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nursing: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Third Edition is an accessible and practical reference designed to help nurses and students with daily clinical decision making. Written in collaboration with certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, pharmacists, and physicians, it fosters a team approach to health care. Divided into four areas—Pediatrics, Gynecology, Obstetrics, and, Adult General Medicine—and following a lifespan approach, it utilizes the S-O-A-P (Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan) format. Additionally, the authors explore complex chronic disease management, health promotion across the lifespan, and professional and legal issues such as reimbursement, billing, and the legal scope of practice. The Third Edition has a keen focus on gerontology to accommodate the AGNP specialty and to better assist the student or clinician in caring for the aging population. The authors follow the across the life span approach and focus on common complete disorders. Certain chapters have been revised and new chapters have been added which include:Health Maintenance for Older Adults; Frailty; Common Gerontology Syndromes; Cancer Survivorship; Lipid Disorders; Acne (pediatrics section). Please note that the 2016 CDC Guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain in the United States were not yet available at the time the authors were updating the Third Edition. See the Instructor Resources tab to read a note from the authors about their recommendations for resources around these guidelines. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Practice Guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners Karen Fenstermacher, Barbara Toni Hudson, 2004 This portable reference provides thorough and detailed assessment information for all common primary care conditions, including signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods, drug therapies, and treatment. Written by expert nurse practitioners, it features complete, practical, up-to-date information on diagnosing and treating primary care disorders in the family practice setting. Separate sections are devoted to specific populations such as pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This reference is well known for its concise guidelines, comparative charts, and tables that list the symptoms, physical assessment findings, and possible diagnoses in a quick-reference format. Numerous tables, outlines, and comparative charts are included for easy reference. Alerts are provided for both physician referral and emergency conditions. Practice Pearls are featured throughout the chapters to demonstrate the material's applicability to practice. Blank pages at the end of each chapter allow readers to make their own notes in the text. Signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods, drug therapies, and treatment options are described for common diseases. Reorganized content reflects a head-to-toe approach to the body systems for easy reference. Content is divided into two units: History and Physical Examination and Common Conditions with all special populations chapters located at the beginning of the book. Material has been added on syncope, chronic pelvic pain, and vulvar disease. A comparison table of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) lists the available brands/doses. Expanded coverage is provided for emphysema, anemia, hyperlipidemia, migraines, diabetes, breast conditions, HRT and bleeding, menopause, osteoporosis, pain management, and diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome. National guidelines are referenced where appropriate, e.g. pneumonia, asthma, STDs, and lipids. New thumb tabs in the design allow users to access content more easily. Updated herbal therapy information is provided. Appendices include new and updated information on Body Mass Index, food sources, peak expiratory flow rates, peak flow monitoring, diabetic foot care, allergen control measures, HSV/HPV symptomatic relief measures, oral contraceptives, pain management guidelines, herbal therapy information, and suggested hospital admission orders. A new appendix includes timely information on biological disease agents. Now includes ICD-9 codes New insert features 32 color photos of dermatologic conditions for easy identification. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Clinical Practice Guidelines Institute of Medicine, Committee to Advise the Public Health Service on Clinical Practice Guidelines, 1990-02-01 The Alberta clinical practice guidelines program is supporting appropriate, effective and quality medical care in Alberta through promotion, development and implementation of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Improving Healthcare Quality in Europe Characteristics, Effectiveness and Implementation of Different Strategies OECD, World Health Organization, 2019-10-17 This volume, developed by the Observatory together with OECD, provides an overall conceptual framework for understanding and applying strategies aimed at improving quality of care. Crucially, it summarizes available evidence on different quality strategies and provides recommendations for their implementation. This book is intended to help policy-makers to understand concepts of quality and to support them to evaluate single strategies and combinations of strategies. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Pediatric Primary Care - E-Book Catherine E. Burns, Ardys M. Dunn, Margaret A. Brady, Nancy Barber Starr, Catherine G. Blosser, Dawn Lee Garzon, 2016-03-02 Get an in-depth look at pediatric primary care through the eyes of a Nurse Practitioner! Pediatric Primary Care, 6th Edition guides readers through the process of assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. This sixth edition also features a wealth of new content and updates — such as a new chapter on pediatric pharmacology, full-color design and illustrations, new QSEN integration, updated coverage of the impact of the Affordable Care Act, a refocused chapter on practice management, and more — to keep readers up to date on the latest issues affecting practice today. Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the primary care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and management. In-depth guidance on assessing and managing pediatric health problems covers patients from infancy through adolescence. Four-part organization includes 1) an introductory unit on the foundations of global pediatric health, child and family health assessment, and cultural perspectives for pediatric primary care; 2) a unit on managing child development; 3) a unit on health promotion and management; and 4) a unit on disease management. Content devoted to issues of daily living covers issues that are a part of every child's growth — such as nutrition and toilet training — that could lead to health problems unless appropriate education and guidance are given. Algorithms are used throughout the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders. Resources for providers and families are also included throughout the text for further information. Expert editor team well is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Framing Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Acute Pain National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Care Services, Committee on Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain, 2020-03-20 The opioid overdose epidemic combined with the need to reduce the burden of acute pain poses a public health challenge. To address how evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute pain might help meet this challenge, Framing Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Acute Pain: Developing the Evidence develops a framework to evaluate existing clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute pain indications, recommends indications for which new evidence-based guidelines should be developed, and recommends a future research agenda to inform and enable specialty organizations to develop and disseminate evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioids to treat acute pain indications. The recommendations of this study will assist professional societies, health care organizations, and local, state, and national agencies to develop clinical practice guidelines for opioid prescribing for acute pain. Such a framework could inform the development of opioid prescribing guidelines and ensure systematic and standardized methods for evaluating evidence, translating knowledge, and formulating recommendations for practice. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Inpatient Medicine Jacob A. David, 2018-05-07 Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The first resource dedicated to providing concise summaries of the most clinically relevant inpatient care guideline summaries CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Inpatient Medicine, 2018-2019 is written to spare busy physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical students from having to wade through full-length practice guidelines in order to provide high-quality care for hospitalized adults. With content drawn from reliable sources such as major professional societies and government agencies, each section of the book outlines the guidelines surrounding initial assessment, acute management, and subsequent care for conditions commonly encountered in the hospital setting. CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Inpatient Medicine, 2018-2019 strikes the perfect balance between brevity and clinical necessity, delivering exactly the amount of information needed – no more, no less |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Primary Care - E-Book Terry Mahan Buttaro, Patricia Polgar-Bailey, Joanne Sandberg-Cook, JoAnn Trybulski, 2012-03-01 Written by and for Nurse Practitioners from a unique collaborative perspective, Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, 4th Edition, prepares you to provide care for all of the major disorders of adults seen in the outpatient setting. Evidence-based content reflects the latest guidelines for primary care of hundreds of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and sexually transmitted infections. Now in full color, the 4th Edition includes chapters on emerging topics such as genetics, obesity, lifestyle management, and emergency preparedness. Combining a special blend of academic and clinical expertise, the author team provides a practical text/reference that promotes a truly collaborative primary care practice. Comprehensive, evidence-based content incorporates the latest standardized guidelines for primary care in today's fast-paced, collaborative environment. Unique! A collaborative perspective, reflecting the key roles of NPs, MDs, PAs, PharmDs, and others, promotes seamless continuity of care. A consistent format from chapter to chapters facilitates learning and clinical reference value. Diagnostics and Differential Diagnosis boxes provide a quick reference for diagnosing disorders and helping to develop effective management plans. Physician Consultation icons highlight situations or conditions in which consultation is either recommended or necessary. Emergency Referral icons identify signs and symptoms that indicate the need for immediate referral to an emergency facility. Co-management with Specialists discussions help you provide truly collaborative care in the outpatient setting. Complementary and alternative therapies are addressed where supported by solid research evidence. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Making Health Care Safer , 2001 This project aimed to collect and critically review the existing evidence on practices relevant to improving patient safety--P. v. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Common Mental Health Disorders National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain), 2011 Bringing together treatment and referral advice from existing guidelines, this text aims to improve access to services and recognition of common mental health disorders in adults and provide advice on the principles that need to be adopted to develop appropriate referral and local care pathways. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Fourth Edition Maria Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC, 2021-01-15 If you are studying for the family nurse practitioner certification exam, the highly acclaimed Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review is a must-have resource. Lauded for its concise, well-organized format, this fourth edition has been significantly revised and updated to feature key information about the new AANPCB and ANCC certification exams, all new end-of-chapter review questions, and new full-color images. The fourth edition also features four practice tests with hundreds of new questions and rationales—800 questions in total. Extensive test-taking techniques and question dissection and analysis chapters help you identify the best clues during the problem-solving process so that you can strategically master the certification exam. Designed to help FNP candidates boost their confidence through intensive review and high-quality questions, the fourth edition continues to provide succinct, precisely targeted “need-to-know” details of diseases and classic presentations you can expect to see in practice in patients across the life span. Organized by body system, chapters are consistently formatted to include Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, Benign Variants, and Disease Review topics. Each chapter features valuable Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls that highlight key considerations and information likely to be encountered on the exam, ideal for a last-minute refresher before test day. Ensure success by making this essential resource—praised by thousands for helping them pass their certification—a key part of your exam prep study regimen. Key Features: Includes updated information reflecting the new AANPCB and ANCC certification exams Introduces new end-of-chapter review questions to help you assess knowledge application and retention Features four practice tests with hundreds of new questions and rationales Provides a succinct and highly targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care, updated clinical information, all new color photos, and Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls to highlight key exam content Outlines Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, and Benign Variants in physical assessment of each body system Delineates strategic question-dissection techniques to simplify the problem-solving process Offers an intensive pharmacology review and review of professional issues—ethical guidelines, professional roles, reimbursement, research, evidence-based medicine and epidemiology, and cultural considerations |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Finding What Works in Health Care Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Care Services, Committee on Standards for Systematic Reviews of Comparative Effectiveness Research, 2011-07-20 Healthcare decision makers in search of reliable information that compares health interventions increasingly turn to systematic reviews for the best summary of the evidence. Systematic reviews identify, select, assess, and synthesize the findings of similar but separate studies, and can help clarify what is known and not known about the potential benefits and harms of drugs, devices, and other healthcare services. Systematic reviews can be helpful for clinicians who want to integrate research findings into their daily practices, for patients to make well-informed choices about their own care, for professional medical societies and other organizations that develop clinical practice guidelines. Too often systematic reviews are of uncertain or poor quality. There are no universally accepted standards for developing systematic reviews leading to variability in how conflicts of interest and biases are handled, how evidence is appraised, and the overall scientific rigor of the process. In Finding What Works in Health Care the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends 21 standards for developing high-quality systematic reviews of comparative effectiveness research. The standards address the entire systematic review process from the initial steps of formulating the topic and building the review team to producing a detailed final report that synthesizes what the evidence shows and where knowledge gaps remain. Finding What Works in Health Care also proposes a framework for improving the quality of the science underpinning systematic reviews. This book will serve as a vital resource for both sponsors and producers of systematic reviews of comparative effectiveness research. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Primary Care Lynne M Dunphy, Jill Winland-Brown, Brian Porter, Debera Thomas, 2015-02-19 Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners in collaboration with a physician, this popular text builds a solid understanding of the theoretical foundation of nursing practice, while also providing comprehensive patient-care guidance based on the latest scientific evidence. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review Maria T. Codina Leik, 2013-08-12 Print+CourseSmart |
clinical guidelines in primary care: CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2018 Joseph S. Esherick, Evan D. Slater, Jacob David, 2018-01-10 Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Guidelines and recommendations for the most common outpatient conditions – from sources you can trust! •The most current disease screening, prevention, and management recommendations at your fingertips•Consolidates information from nationally recognized government agencies, medical and scientific organizations, and expert panels into concise, easy-to-apply guidelines•Covers primary care topics in both the ambulatory and hospital settings•Carefully selected for relevance to everyday practice •The perfect balance between brevity and clinical necessity – exactly the amount of information a busy clinician needs – no more, no less•Spans all areas of general medicine•Website addresses for U.S. government agencies and professional societies•Updated evidence-based content |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines Jill C. Cash, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, 2023-02-13 Praise for the First Edition: Because of the way it is organized, this book meets the needs of both novice and experienced advance practice nurses. Each chapter defines the problem, how often it occurs, and what leads to the problem. To aid in assessment, the book includes the physical examination landmarks as well as diagnostic tests that might be needed. A plan of care is offered with several different alternatives for treatment and then notes what type of follow-up is needed. This would be a great resource for anyone working in the field of geriatrics...Score: 92 - 4 Stars! --Doody's Reviews This hands-on text and clinical reference--used by thousands of NP students and practitioners alike--delivers national practice guidelines and professional standards of care to help clinicians deliver optimal primary care to adult and older adult patients. The new third edition, featuring the expert input of two renowned Adult-Gerontology practitioners, updates all chapters, teaching guides, and illustrative charts and provides new charts to enhance readability. Fresh content includes information on Sjogren's syndrome; reactive arthritis; elder abuse; LGBTQ health; concussion assessment; joint pain, bursitis, and fractures; peripheral neuropathy; and perimenopause/menopause. The third edition also includes the updated Beers Criteria and covers COVID-19 treatment and vaccines. Ideal for quick reference and as a study guide, the text presents the most up-to-date guidelines in a consistent, easy-to-read, bulleted format. Conveniently organized by body system, it features detailed content on the physical examination and diagnostic testing, information on health promotion, guidelines of care, dietary information, common procedures, national patient resources, and popular Client Teaching Guides--available in print and digital format--that serve as both patient handouts and concise study tools. Clinical points throughout the text highlight critical practice considerations. The book, with its great breadth and depth of information, will be a welcome companion for NP students as they transition to professional practice and beyond. New to the Third Edition: Completely updated content including patient teaching guides and charts New charts added to enhance comprehension Coverage of Sjogren's syndrome; reactive arthritis; elder abuse; LGBTQ health; concussion assessment; joint pain, bursitis, and fractures; peripheral neuropathy, and perimenopause/menopause Latest guidelines on COVID-19 treatment and vaccines Updated Beers Criteria Current CDC recommendations on vaccines and cancer screening Key Features: Offers consistent guidelines for over 275 disorders Presents practice guidelines organized by body system Lists disorders alphabetically for easy access Highlights key considerations for practice Delivers individual care considerations for adult, geriatric, and pregnant patients Provides Client Teaching Guides serving as both take-home teaching supplements for patients and a concise study tool for students |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Occupational health nursing guidelines for primary clinical conditions Bonnie Rogers, Susan A. Randolph, Karen Mastroianni, 2018 Updated and expanded, this valuable resource provides comprehensive and detailed guidance on the assessment, management, and referral of work-related and non-occupational health issues as well as the development of workplace health programs -- Cover. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health Ross C. Brownson, 2018 The definitive work in D&I research -- now completely updated and expanded The application of scientific research to the creation of evidence-based policies is a science unto itself -- and one that is never easy. Dissemination and implementation research (D&I) is the study of how scientific advances can be implemented into everyday life, and understanding how it works has never been more important for students and professionals across the scientific, academic, and governmental communities. Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health is a practical guide to making research more consequential, a collection assembled and written by today's leading D&I researchers. Readers of this book are taught to: � Evaluate the evidence base in an effective intervention � Choose a strategy that produces the greatest impact � Design an appropriate and effectual study � Track essential outcomes � Account for the barriers to uptake in communities, social service agencies, and health care facilities The challenges to moving research into practice are universal, and they're complicated by the current landscape's reliance on partnerships and multi-center research. In this light, Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health is nothing less than a roadmap to effecting change in the sciences. It will have broad utility to researchers and practitioners in epidemiology, biostatistics, behavioral science, economics, medicine, social work, psychology, and anthropology -- both today and in our slightly better future. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Primary Clinical Care Manual 8th Edition A5 Queensland Health, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Queensland Section, 2013-01-15 Provides clear and concise clinical care guidelines and health management protocols especially for endorsed registered nurses and authorised Indigenous health workers, particularly those in rural hospitals, isolated practice areas and Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children World Health Organization, 2013 The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines American Psychiatric Association, 1996 The aim of the American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline series is to improve patient care. Guidelines provide a comprehensive synthesis of all available information relevant to the clinical topic. Practice guidelines can be vehicles for educating psychiatrists, other medical and mental health professionals, and the general public about appropriate and inappropriate treatments. The series also will identify those areas in which critical information is lacking and in which research could be expected to improve clinical decisions. The Practice Guidelines are also designed to help those charged with overseeing the utilization and reimbursement of psychiatric services to develop more scientifically based and clinically sensitive criteria. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Prep Margaret A. Fitzgerald, 2020-12-04 Start preparing for your future…today! Develop the test-taking skills you need to prepare for your certification examination and build the knowledge base you need to successfully enter practice. Begin with high-yield content reviews of must-know disorders; then quiz yourself with questions reflecting those found on the ANCC and AANP certification examinations. More than 2,500 questions with detailed rationales for both correct and incorrect responses to help you hone your diagnostic and treatment reasoning skills. Looking for more NP certification resources? Boost your chances for success with Family Practice and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination. Purchase both books together for a discounted price. A must have for FNP study!! “My most valuable asset for FNP study! I used this throughout my FNP program and highly recommend it! Fitzgerald uses easy to learn concepts and helps you to remember key concepts necessary to practice! Passed my AANP on my first attempt!”—Brandee, Online Reviewer This book is amazing. Not only did it help me pass my... “certification on the first try, but has also become my trustworthy resource in practice.”—Rob, Online Reviewer Great material not just to review for certification boards “Great material not just to review for certification boards, but also FNP students looking for short summaries of key information.” —James D., Online Reviewer |
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clinical guidelines in primary care: CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2020 Joseph S. Esherick, Evan D. Slater, Jacob A. David, 2020-05-06 Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The only resource dedicated to delivering concise summaries of the most clinically relevant primary care guideline summaries Organized into topics related to disease screening, disease prevention, and disease management, and subdivided into organ systems for quick reference Updated with over 150 new guidelines and nearly 30 new sections on topics including opiate use disorder, transgender health, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rotator cuff injury Strikes the perfect balance between brevity and clinical necessity Includes the most recent research available for each guideline Consolidates information from nationally recognized government agencies, medical and scientific organizations, and expert panels into concise, easy-to-apply guidelines Spans all areas of general medicine and covers primary care topics in both ambulatory and hospital settings Includes website addresses for U.S. government agencies and professional societies |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Women's Health Ellis Quinn Youngkin, Marcia Szmania Davis, 2004 Text provides comprehensive coverage of women's health information. Reflects the latest research and discusses pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy, and frequently encountered medical problems. |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Models and Frameworks for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice Jo Rycroft-Malone, Tracey Bucknall, 2011-09-07 The Evidence-Based Nursing Series is co-published with Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The series focuses on implementing evidence-based practice in nursing and mirrors the remit of Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, encompassing clinical practice, administration, research and public policy. Models and Frameworks for Implementing Evidence- Based Practice: Linking Evidence to Action looks at ways of implementing evidence gained through research and factors that influence successful implementation. It acknowledges the gap that exists between obtaining evidence and the practicalities of putting it into practice and provides direction to help to close this gap. This, the first book in the series, helps the reader to make decisions about the appropriateness of using various models and frameworks. A selection of models and frameworks are examined in detail including examples of their use in practice. The book concludes with an analysis and synthesis of the included models and frameworks. The models and frameworks that have been included are based on a number of criteria: that they are internationally recognised, have undergone widespread evaluation and testing, are transferable across different settings, and can be used by different disciplines. Models and frameworks include: Stetler Model Ottowa Model of Research Use IOWA model of evidence-based practice Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC) model Dobbins’ dissemination and use of research evidence for policy and practice framework Joanna Briggs Institute model Knowledge to Action framework Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (PARIHS) Key Points: Includes an overview of implementation issues and the use of theory and frameworks in implementing evidence into practice Chapters are written by the developers of the model or framework Each chapter provides background on an implementation model or framework, suitable applications, underlying theory and examples of use Each chapter examines strengths and weaknesses of each model alongside barriers and facilitators for its implementation |
clinical guidelines in primary care: Pocket Primary Care Meghan M. Kiefer, 2014-03-06 Support your clinical decision making and prepare for everyday challenges in the primary care setting with Pocket Primary Care, a brand new, pocket-sized loose-leaf resource that offers the most current, evidence-based approaches to delivering quality care in the outpatient setting. Representing the efforts of a dedicated team of primary care and specialist physicians at the Massachusetts General Hospital, this practical resource provides the key clinical data you need to manage your patients effectively and quickly. Gain insights into the most up-to-date evidence-based practices, accepted best practices, and expert opinions of physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, including appropriate workups and when to refer. Quickly find the the information you need through tabs that make it easy to locate topics of interest. Customize the book to meet your specific needs by inserting your own notes into the 6-ring binder's front and back pockets, leaving out pages you don't need, or adding others to it. Get instant access to key clinical information on the most common issues seen in practice, including preventive medicine, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, GI, hematology, infectious disease, musculoskeletal complaints, neurology, ophthalmology, ENT, psychiatry, pulmonary, nephrology, women's health, men's health, and geriatrics. |
NEL Primary and Secondary Care Adult Asthma Prescribing …
This updated guideline focuses on ensuring that the most clinically effective, green, and cost-effective asthma treatments are those that a patient will and can take correctly. It highlights the …
HAEMATOLOGY GP Pathway Guides - Manchester University NHS …
HFE testing can be performed in primary care and does not require referral to haematology or clinical genetics (see text). HFE testing in children is inappropriate as this is an adult onset …
Healthcare-associated infections: prevention and control in …
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North East London (NEL) Management of Infection Guidance for …
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Pneumonia in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
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The guidelines manual - NICE
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Infection Management in Adults, Primary Care, NHSGGC
CLINICAL GUIDELINE . A guideline is intended to assist healthcare professionals in the choice of disease-specific treatments. Clinical judgement should be exercised on the applicability of any …
Management of Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection …
aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for people with heart failure in primary care, with emphasis on the pharmacological treatment of Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction …
Guidelines for Good Prescribing in Primary Care - Lancashire and …
The purpose of this guidance is to outline recommendations for prescribing within primary care in Lancashire. It is intended to provide information on current best practice including providing …
Promoting appropriate antimicrobial prescribing in primary care
prescribing in primary care • Why antimicrobial stewardship matters - we need to deliver benefits and avoid harms, now and in the future • Primary Care antibacterial prescribing varies – how …
Core Capabilities Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice (Nurses ...
This framework is for nurses working in general practice/primary care at the level of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) and throughout the framework they will be referred to as ACP (Primary …
Principles of Treatment Primary Care Paediatric Empiric Infecti
clinical guideline A guideline is intended to assist healthcare professionals in the choice of disease-specific treatments. Clinical judgement should be exercised on the applicability of any …
Summary of National Guidance for Lipid Management for Primary …
Measure non-fasting full lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, triglycerides) and HbA1c as part of an initial baseline assessment. Consider secondary causes of …
Clinical Guideline for the management of Headache and Migraine …
These guidelines should be read in association with NICE and SIGN clinical guidelines. The purpose of this Clinical Guideline is to provide clinicians with information on prescribing …
Principles for putting evidence-based guidance into practice
Evidence and experience shows that using evidence-based guidance and improving practice is easier and more likely to happen when the environment for change is right. The following …
Barriers and enablers to implementing clinical practice guidelines …
primary care, with the following objectives: (1) to identify and synthesise the available evidence regarding barriers and enablers to implementing CPGs recommendations in primary care and …
IDF Clinical Practice Recommendations for managing Type 2 …
These “New IDF Clinical Practice Recommendations for managing Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care guidelines” seek to summarise current evidence around optimal management of people …
Summary of National Guidance for Lipid Management for Primary …
Measure non-fasting full lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, triglycerides) and HbA1c as part of an initial baseline assessment. Consider secondary causes of …
Clinical Knowledge Summaries
CKS topics provide primary care practitioners with concise, readily accessible summaries of the current evidence base and practical guidance and advice on best practice in respect of over …
Guidance on the management of menopause in primary care
These recommendations are based on NICE guidance NG23 Menopause: diagnosis and management. Vasomotor symptoms and irregular periods – perimenopause. Amenorrhoea for …
NEL Primary and Secondary Care Adult Asthma Prescribing Guidelines
This updated guideline focuses on ensuring that the most clinically effective, green, and cost-effective asthma treatments are those that a patient will and can take correctly. It highlights the …
HAEMATOLOGY GP Pathway Guides - Manchester University NHS …
HFE testing can be performed in primary care and does not require referral to haematology or clinical genetics (see text). HFE testing in children is inappropriate as this is an adult onset …
Healthcare-associated infections: prevention and control in primary …
• Healthcare professionals working in primary and community care settings, including ambulance services, schools and prisons • Children, young people and adults receiving healthcare for …
North East London (NEL) Management of Infection Guidance for Primary Care
These guidelines are to be read in conjunction with current guidance from NICE and PHE, other national bodies (e.g. BASHH – British Association for Sexual Health and HIV), relevant NICE …
Pneumonia in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
For both types of pneumonia there is variation in care and areas of uncertainty for best practice, and these are the main focus of this guideline. This guideline provides recommendations for …
The guidelines manual - NICE
1.4 The development process for clinical guidelines. 1.4 The development process for clinical guidelines. 1.5 Updating the guidelines manual . 1.5 Updating the guidelines manual . 2 The …
Infection Management in Adults, Primary Care, NHSGGC
CLINICAL GUIDELINE . A guideline is intended to assist healthcare professionals in the choice of disease-specific treatments. Clinical judgement should be exercised on the applicability of any …
Management of Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection …
aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for people with heart failure in primary care, with emphasis on the pharmacological treatment of Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction …
Guidelines for Good Prescribing in Primary Care - Lancashire …
The purpose of this guidance is to outline recommendations for prescribing within primary care in Lancashire. It is intended to provide information on current best practice including providing …
Promoting appropriate antimicrobial prescribing in primary care
prescribing in primary care • Why antimicrobial stewardship matters - we need to deliver benefits and avoid harms, now and in the future • Primary Care antibacterial prescribing varies – how …
Core Capabilities Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice …
This framework is for nurses working in general practice/primary care at the level of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) and throughout the framework they will be referred to as ACP (Primary …
Principles of Treatment Primary Care Paediatric Empiric Infecti
clinical guideline A guideline is intended to assist healthcare professionals in the choice of disease-specific treatments. Clinical judgement should be exercised on the applicability of any …
Summary of National Guidance for Lipid Management for Primary …
Measure non-fasting full lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, triglycerides) and HbA1c as part of an initial baseline assessment. Consider secondary causes of …
Clinical Guideline for the management of Headache and Migraine …
These guidelines should be read in association with NICE and SIGN clinical guidelines. The purpose of this Clinical Guideline is to provide clinicians with information on prescribing …
Principles for putting evidence-based guidance into practice
Evidence and experience shows that using evidence-based guidance and improving practice is easier and more likely to happen when the environment for change is right. The following …
Barriers and enablers to implementing clinical practice guidelines …
primary care, with the following objectives: (1) to identify and synthesise the available evidence regarding barriers and enablers to implementing CPGs recommendations in primary care and …
IDF Clinical Practice Recommendations for managing Type 2 …
These “New IDF Clinical Practice Recommendations for managing Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care guidelines” seek to summarise current evidence around optimal management of people …
Summary of National Guidance for Lipid Management for Primary …
Measure non-fasting full lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, triglycerides) and HbA1c as part of an initial baseline assessment. Consider secondary causes of …
Clinical Knowledge Summaries
CKS topics provide primary care practitioners with concise, readily accessible summaries of the current evidence base and practical guidance and advice on best practice in respect of over …
Guidance on the management of menopause in primary care
These recommendations are based on NICE guidance NG23 Menopause: diagnosis and management. Vasomotor symptoms and irregular periods – perimenopause. Amenorrhoea for …