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Description of Resource:

“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.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

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Developed By:

NIH/NHLBI

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Nutrition and Weight Status

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

NWS-5, NWS-5.1, NWS-5.2, NWS-6, NWS-6.2

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Randomized Controlled Trial

Cross-Sectional or Prevalence Study

Expert Opinion

Field-Based Summary or Case Study

Experimental Study

Citation:

National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in cooperation with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report [Internet]. 1998 Sep [cited 2013 Jan 17]. NIH Publication no. 98-4083. Available from: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_gdlns.pdf

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Healthcare, Clinical Practice, Informational & Educational, Secondary Prevention, Healthcare Providers, Patients

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/clinical-guidelines-on-the-identification-evaluation
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:53:33.0