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ANNUAL REVIEW OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, VOL 10
Volume 10, Issue -, Pages 213-241Publisher
ANNUAL REVIEWS
DOI: 10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-050212-185529
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clinical practice guidelines; guideline development panels; systematic reviews; conflict of interest; analytic framework (scoping); PICOTS questions; transparency
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Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are intended to improve mental, behavioral, and physical health by promoting clinical practices that are based on the best available evidence. The American Psychological Association (APA) is committed to generating patient-focused CPGs that are scientifically sound, clinically useful, and informative for psychologists, other health professionals, training programs, policy makers, and the public. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) 2011 standards for generating CPGs represent current best practices in the field. These standards involve multidisciplinary guideline development panels charged with generating recommendations based on comprehensive systematic reviews of the evidence. The IOM standards will guide the APA as it generates CPGs that can be used to inform the general public and the practice community regarding the benefits and harms of various treatment options. CPG recommendations are advisory rather than compulsory. When used appropriately, high-quality guidelines can facilitate shared decision making and identify gaps in knowledge.
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