Ruta metodológica y teórica para la construcción de guías practicas clínicas en Colombia, una visión desde la fonoaudiología.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to mention the important processes in relation to the development of the Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and the elements to be considered for their design in the implementation of quality care services from the area of speech and language pathology. Methods: A qualitative study was carried out in the form of an action-participation research with a theory-based methodology and process questions: a phase-by-phase experience with panel of experts in GPC, taking samples of dialogue in audio and video recordings. Results: 6 topics were constructed that give an account of the elements to be considered for the construction of the CPGs. Analysis and discussion: Clinical practice guidelines are aimed at professionals with the objective of providing information in decision making in health interventions. They are based on evidence-based medicine and its purpose is to reduce the variability of medical practice to ensure an optimal level of quality and improve health care. Conclusions: It is important to use recent scientific evidence and submit the guidelines to evaluation protocols before submitting it to experts such as AGREE II.