Determining clinical questions is fundamental to the development of clinical practice guidelines(CPGs),which bridges the initial phases and the final recommendations.It is essential for evidence retrieval and the form...Determining clinical questions is fundamental to the development of clinical practice guidelines(CPGs),which bridges the initial phases and the final recommendations.It is essential for evidence retrieval and the formulation of recommendations.The scientific rigor and precision in determination of clinical questions directly influence the future implementation and applicability of guidelines.In 2020,the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies initiated the project of clinical practice guideline on acupuncture and moxibustion for adult major depressive disorder(mild-moderate degree)to address clinical and medical decision-making issues in acupuncture treatment for adult mild to moderate major depressive disorder.This CPG provides systematic recommendations based on clinical evidence,patient values,and other factors,aiding decision-makers,clinicians,and patients in selecting appropriate interventions.This paper discusses and analyzes the determination process of clinical questions,and the related issues during the development of this guideline,aiming to provide a reference for determining clinical questions and developing CPGs in the field of acupuncture and exploring more scientific tools and methods for determining clinical questions in future CPGs.展开更多
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program:2017YFC1703606Shenzhen Science and Technology Program:JCYJ20210324120804012+1 种基金2021 Luohu Soft Science Research Program Project:LX202101022022 Luohu Soft Science Research Program Project:LX202202128。
文摘Determining clinical questions is fundamental to the development of clinical practice guidelines(CPGs),which bridges the initial phases and the final recommendations.It is essential for evidence retrieval and the formulation of recommendations.The scientific rigor and precision in determination of clinical questions directly influence the future implementation and applicability of guidelines.In 2020,the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies initiated the project of clinical practice guideline on acupuncture and moxibustion for adult major depressive disorder(mild-moderate degree)to address clinical and medical decision-making issues in acupuncture treatment for adult mild to moderate major depressive disorder.This CPG provides systematic recommendations based on clinical evidence,patient values,and other factors,aiding decision-makers,clinicians,and patients in selecting appropriate interventions.This paper discusses and analyzes the determination process of clinical questions,and the related issues during the development of this guideline,aiming to provide a reference for determining clinical questions and developing CPGs in the field of acupuncture and exploring more scientific tools and methods for determining clinical questions in future CPGs.
