Topic choice: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Specifically looking for a discussion of the 8 IOM standards as well as a discussion of the benefits and disadvantages of using CPGs in general

Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are used by healthcare providers to make informed decisions regarding healthcare interventions for specific disease processes and/or healthcare concerns.

“Clinical practice guidelines are systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances (Institute of Medicine, 1990).” They define the role of specific diagnostic and treatment modalities in the diagnosis and management of patients. The statements contain recommendations that are based on evidence from a rigorous systematic review and synthesis of the published medical literature. Review related information at https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/about.htm (Links to an external site.)

It is useful to understand the standards used to develop trustworthy Clinical Practice Guidelines. In preparation for completing this assignment, review the eight standards identified by the Institute of Medicine at https://www.iom.edu/Reports/2011/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines-We-Can-Trust/Standards.aspx (Links to an external site.). For additional information regarding the role of systemic reviews and development of clinical guidelines in improving healthcare decision making, check out the following web site: https://resources.iom.edu/widgets/systematic-review/infographic.html (Links to an external site.)

In addition to understanding the standards used in development of Clinical Practice Guidelines and the role of systemic reviews, it is important to understand how to actually use a CPG. Review the professional literature for recommendations regarding how to use a clinical practice guideline (CPG).

For this assignment students are to utilize a clinical practice guideline. You can write as if you intend to plan care for a patient experiencing a specific disorder or healthcare concern, if this will help you organize your thoughts.

Examples of appropriate healthcare topics include:

· Stage II –IV Pressure Ulcers

· Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

· Falls

· Catheter associated infections

· Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Read Chapter 3 of the informatics text for background information, then select a healthcare topic (one of the above or another of similar ilk). Students are to then locate a CPG focused on nursing care for the selected healthcare topic.

To get started, visit these websites.

· https://www.guideline.gov/resources (Links to an external site.)
· https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/about.htm (Links to an external site.)
· https://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/cpgsix.htm (Links to an external site.)
· https://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/cpgarchv.htm (Links to an external site.)