M2: Introduction to Clinical Guidelines and EBM Assignments 7/25/2023

PPC III

7/25/2023

TOPIC 1: Introduction to the United States Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations

FACULTY: Jessica Ferrell, Ph.D.& Heather McEwen, MLIS, MS

Before Class Lecture on Clinical Guidelines: - Dr. Terry Shaneyfelt

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After watching the video and attending class, students will be able to:  

• Understand the requirements for the literature review and introduction to PBLI presentation assignments. 
• Discuss the purpose of USPSTF and how their recommendations can be used to provide better patient care. 
• Define each of the USPSTF grades 
• Explain the purpose of guidelines and the criteria that determine high-quality guidelines. 
• Discuss the limitations of guidelines. 
• Explain where clinical guidelines are found on the EBM pyramid. 
• Explain the requirements for the Introduction to PBLI presentation assignment.

Resources:

• United States Preventative Services Task Force website

• Search and Filter All Recommendation Topics

• Grade Definitions

• Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) Application App

• CDC Immunization Schedule 

• CDC Vaccine Schedules App for Health Care Providers

• CDC Vaccine Schedules App for Healthcare Providers

Supplementary Resources:

• CDC: The Journey of Your Child's Vaccine