Development and Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines: Current Status in Korea.
10.3346/jkms.2012.27.S.S55
- Author:
Hyeong Sik AHN
1
;
Hyun Jung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ahnhs@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Clinical Practice Guidelines;
Evidence-Based Medicine;
Healthcare Quality;
Health Policy;
Clinical Practice Guideline Development;
Korea
- MeSH:
Delivery of Health Care;
Evidence-Based Medicine;
Health Policy;
Humans;
Physicians/statistics & numerical data;
*Practice Guidelines as Topic;
Program Development;
Republic of Korea
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2012;27(Suppl):S55-S60
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Documentation of unexplained geographic variations in medical practices and use of inappropriate interventions has led to the proliferation of clinical practice guidelines. With increased enthusiasm for guidelines, evidence exists that clinical practice guidelines often influence clinical practices or health outcomes. Their successful implementation may improve the quality of care by decreasing in appropriate variation and expediting the application of effective advances to healthcare practices. In Korea, physicians and healthcare professionals have begun to take interests in clinical practice guidelines. Currently, over 50 practice guidelines have been developed through professional academic organizations or via other routes; however, the quality of the guidelines is unsatisfactory, implementation in clinical settings is incomplete, and there is insufficient infrastructure to develop clinical practice guidelines. Korea must develop policies and invest resources to enhance the development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines.
