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ArticleJournal of evaluation in clinical practice2025

Unravelling Education Needs for Clinical Practice Guideline Development: A Survey Performed in the Netherlands.

Chloé A de Mortier, Mirthe J Klein Haneveld, Daniëlle M L Verstegen, Ghislaine A P G van Mastrigt, Aggie T G Paulus, Silvia M A A Evers, Dunja H H Dreesens, Marian H J M Majoie

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Chloé A de MortierFaculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-5911-7698
Mirthe J Klein HaneveldAmsterdam UMC, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam Public Health and Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Research Institutes, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-0453-2608
Daniëlle M L VerstegenFaculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Ghislaine A P G van MastrigtFaculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Aggie T G PaulusFaculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Silvia M A A EversFaculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Dunja H H DreesensKnowledge Institute of the Federation of Medical Specialists, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Marian H J M MajoieFaculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Funding

This work was supported by the Dutch Health Research and Health Innovation Organisation ZonMw (grant numbers: 859002001, 2021).
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe development of clinical practice guidelines (CPG) has evolved into a rigorous and complex process. There is a need for training of CPG developers including methodologists, panel members and patient representatives. This study explored the educational needs and experiences of CPG developers, with specific attention to the patient perspective and economic considerations. STUDY DESIGN AND

settingAn anonymised mixed-method survey was distributed among CPG developers and panel members in the Netherlands. The survey, developed in collaboration with Dutch CPG development organisations and patient organisations, aimed to capture insights into the developers' roles, training needs, and the incorporation of economic considerations and patient perspectives in CPG development. Data analysis involved qualitative content analysis and descriptive quantitative analysis.

resultsA total of 271 responses were analysed. Respondents described role-specific tasks and tasks overlapping between roles. Experience, guidance, and training influenced the respondents' feeling of preparedness for their tasks. Respondents expressed the need for content-related training, including CPG development methodology. They also raised the importance of process-related topics in training, such as the inclusion of different perspectives and responsibilities during CPG development. About half of the respondents (46%) indicated that economic considerations were included in their CPGs, however, there was no uniformity in approach. The patient perspective was included by 89% of the respondents, also in varying manners. Overall, respondents underscored the importance of both topics in CPG development (training) to ensure a future-proof healthcare system.

conclusionThis study underscores the importance of tailored CPG development training programmes addressing the specific competencies required for the different roles in CPG development. Thereby, recognising a holistic approach encompassing both content- and process-related aspects. Addressing economic considerations and the patient perspective in training will contribute to CPGs that support a patient-centred and sustainable healthcare system.

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Practice Guidelines as TopicFemaleHumansMaleNeeds AssessmentNetherlandsSurveys and Questionnairesclinical practice guidelineseconomic considerationsguideline development trainingmixed method researchpatient perspectivesurvey

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