STAR Guideline Terminology (I): Planning and Launching

Zhewei LI; Qianling SHI; Hui LIU; Xufei LUO; Zijun WANG; Jinhui TIAN; Long GE; Yaolong CHEN

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STAR Guideline Terminology (I): Planning and Launching

VernacularTitle:STAR指南术语体系(一)：规划与启动
Author: Zhewei LI ¹ ; Qianling SHI ² ; Hui LIU ³ ; Xufei LUO ³ ; Zijun WANG ³ ; Jinhui TIAN ³ ; Long GE ^{4
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Author Information

1. School of Public Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
2. The First School of Clinical Medicine, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
3. Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
4. Department of Health Policy and Health Management, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
5. Key Laboratory of Evidence-based Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China
6. Institute of Health Data Science, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
7. Research Unit of Evidence-based Evaluation and Guidelines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
8. Guidelines and Standards Research Center, Chinese Medical Association Publishing House, Lanzhou 730000, China
9. WHO Collaborating Center for Guideline Implementation and Knowledge Translation, Lanzhou 730000, China
Collective Name:Methodology and Technology Specialisation Committee of the STAR Working Group
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: guidelines; terminology; standardization; Scientific; Transparent and Applicable Rankings (STAR
From: Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(1):216-223
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective
To develop a guideline terminology system and promote its standardization, thereby enhancing medical staff's accurate understanding and correct application of guidelines.
Methods
A systematic search was conducted for guideline development manuals and method ological literature (as of October 25, 2024). After screening, relevant terms from the guideline planning and launching stages were extracted and standardized. The term list and definitions were finalized through discussion and evaluation at a consensus conference.
Results
A total of 36 guideline manuals and 14 method ological articles were included, and 27 core terms were identified.
Conclusions
The standardization of guideline terminology is essential for improving guideline quality, facilitating interdisciplinary communication, and enhancing other related aspects. It is recommended that efforts to advance the standardization and continuous updating of the terminology system should be prioritized in the future to support the high-quality development of guidelines.