Types of Reviews

What are they?

Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care that are informed by one or more systematic reviews which evaluate key points of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and harms of alternative care options.

How long might it take to complete?

Varies, can take 12-24 months

Is a team required?

A team is required for this type of review.

What are the protocols that are preferred or required?

Guidelines on formulating CPGs vary depending on the specialty. Examples:

• American Academy of Pediatrics, 2021
• American Academy of Family Physicians, 2017
• AGREE Reporting & Development Guidelines

When would you use this type of review?

To make recommendations to optimize patient care.

Is there an example?

Wolraich ML, Hagan JF Jr, Allan C, et al. Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents. Pediatrics. 2019;144(4):e20192528. doi:10.1542/peds.2019-2528