Practice guidelines should be based on

Practice guidelines should be based on scientific evidence. This ensures that the guidelines reflect the best available knowledge and research, leading to recommendations that are both effective and reliable. Evidence-based practice guidelines help improve patient outcomes by ensuring that clinical decisions are informed by rigorous and up-to-date research findings.

Cost-benefit analysis (A): While important in decision-making, it is not the primary basis for developing practice guidelines.

Computer-generated data (C): This can assist in analyzing data but is not a substitute for evidence-based research.

Utilization review criteria (D): These criteria are more focused on managing healthcare services rather than forming the foundation of clinical guidelines.

References

NAHQ Body of Knowledge: Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines

NAHQ CPHQ Exam Preparation Materials: Foundations of Practice Guidelines

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