Clinical Practice Guidelines for Adult Vascular Access: The Protocol for the Association for Vascular Access Clinical Practice Guidelines Systematic Review
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) defines clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) as “statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care that are informed by a systematic review of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and harms of alternative care options. Creating clinical practice guidelines involves a systematic process that ensures the development of evidence-based and reliable recommendations for health care professionals. The Association for Vascular Access’ CPGs are being developed by a diverse multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based recommendations and guidance for health care professionals involved directly and indirectly in vascular access administration, leadership, device insertion, and care. This protocol outlines the process implemented to develop CPGs to ensure the reader trusts in the accuracy. The AVA CPG protocol presents a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to vascular access care. By providing standardized recommendations, it aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance the delivery of high-quality care. The protocol serves as a valuable resource for health care professionals involved in vascular access management, facilitating best practices and promoting standardized approaches to enhance patient safety and quality of care.Abstract
Guideline development teams and proposed volumes.
Inclusion and exclusion list for clinical practice guideline development.
Guideline Governance Group and guideline stakeholders.
Association for Vascular Access (AVA) clinical practice guideline development cycle.
Levels of evidence criteria.
Evidence quality rating criteria. (Continued)
Strength of recommendation criteria and definition.
Guideline review process diagram.
