Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) are graded recommendations on best practice for a specific condition based on the systematic review and evaluation of the quality of the scientific literature. These documents are defined by a stringent methodology and formal process for development. Clinical practice guidelines are required to bridge the gap between evidence and recommendation and are comprised of both evidence-based and expert-based information to guide clinical practice decision-making. Although variation can exist, all must meet standard criteria and follow a defined policy and procedure. The Director of Knowledge Synthesis works with the Evidence-based Documents Committee to identify CPG topics, formulate CPG work groups, and oversee the development of a CPG. When a CPG is close to completion the Practice Committee creates and oversees a Knowledge Translation (KT) taskforce that works for 1-2 years to create tools, processes and strategies for dissemination, implementation of the CPG.
Current CPG's completed or in process are listed below:
CPG — CPG Status — KT Task Force — Resource Page
Vestibular Hypofunction: Original — Published — Complete — For more information click here
Outcome Measures — Published — Active — For more information click here
Locomotor - Chronic CVA, SCI, TBI — Published — Active — For more information click here
Use of AFO's and FES Post-Stroke — Published — Active — For more information click here
Concussion — Published — Active — For more information click here
Vestibular Hypofunction: Revision — Published — Active — For more information click here
Parkinson's Disease — Published — Active — For more information click here
Locomotor - Subacute CVA, SCI, TBI — In Development — —
Balance Rehabilitation and Falls Prevention in Neurological Populations — In Development — —
If there are any questions or comments please contact the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Director of Knowledge Synthesis, Irene Ward, PT, DPT.