Sources of high quality and credible recommendations in health care settings
- MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics
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Kufakwanguzvarova Wilbert Pomerai, Mazuru Bartholomew Gundindza
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Abstract
In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, recommendations are pivotal in guiding clinical practices, policy decisions, and patient care. This stu delves into the myriad sources of recommendations within the healthcare sector, critically assessing their credibility, influence, and impact on medical outcomes. Central sources discussed include clinical guidelines from professional bodies, expert consensus, peer-reviewed research, pharmaceutical advisories, patient reviews, and AI-driven decision support systems. Through a comprehensive analysis, the study underscores the importance of evidence-based recommendations while acknowledging the role of experiential and patient-centered perspectives. Ultimately, this exploration aims to inform healthcare stakeholders about the multifaceted nature of recommendations and their potential to drive improvements in medical practice and policy.
The Oxford dictionary defines recommendation as a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body or person. More formally, it's often defined as an action of recommending something or someone.1 In health care setting recommendations are guidelines or suggestions provided by experts to inform healthcare decisions and practices. Recommendations are very critical in health sector because they help ensure that healthcare practices are based on the best available evidence, leading to improved patient outcomes.2,3 This study explored the various sources of recommendations that health workers can rely on to improve health outcomes across all programs especially maternal health.
Keywords
health sector,professionals and providers to consider
