CMA Infobase Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Handbook for Practitioners
2. What the Literature Says: Translating Guidelines into Practice

Table 1: CPG development and dissemination
Step Action
1
Select clinical problem
rank in order of priority
define and refine the problem
frame the clinical problem
2
Synthesize data
search the literature
develop consensus
3
Develop guideline statement
iterate­reiterate
distribute to a sample of clinicians
4
Endorse (sponsoring body)
5
Disseminate guidelines
6
Implement guidelines
7
Monitor and evaluate effect

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