Korean Journal of Radiology

The Korean Society of Radiology (대한영상의학회)
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Methodology for Developing Evidence-Based Clinical Imaging Guidelines: Joint Recommendations by Korean Society of Radiology and National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency

  • Choi, Sol Ji (Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency) ;
  • Jeong, Woo Kyoung (Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Jo, Ae Jeong (Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency) ;
  • Choi, Jin A (Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency) ;
  • Kim, Min-Jeong (Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency) ;
  • Lee, Min (Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency) ;
  • Jung, Seung Eun (Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Do, Kyung Hyun (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center) ;
  • Yong, Hwan Seok (Department of Radiology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine) ;
  • Sheen, Seungsoo (Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Miyoung (Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency) ;
  • Baek, Jung Hwan (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center)
  • Received : 2016.08.11
  • Accepted : 2016.08.17
  • Published : 2017.01.01
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Abstract

This paper is a summary of the methodology including protocol used to develop evidence-based clinical imaging guidelines (CIGs) in Korea, led by the Korean Society of Radiology and the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency. This is the first protocol to reflect the process of developing diagnostic guidelines in Korea. The development protocol is largely divided into the following sections: set-up, process of adaptation, and finalization. The working group is composed of clinical imaging experts, and the developmental committee is composed of multidisciplinary experts to validate the methodology. The Korean CIGs will continue to develop based on this protocol, and these guidelines will act for decision supporting tools for clinicians as well as reduce medical radiation exposure.

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Supported by : National Evidence-based Collaborating Agency, Korean Society of Radiology

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