A National Survey Reveals Public Skepticism About Research-Based Treatment Guidelines

作者:Gerber Alan S*; Patashnik Eric M; Doherty David; Dowling Conor
来源:Health Affairs, 2010, 29(10): 1882-1884.
DOI:10.1377/hlthaff.2010.0185

摘要

Using research to develop treatment guidelines is one way to lower medical costs and improve care. However, findings from a national survey show that the public is skeptical about this approach. Specifically, the public finds arguments against establishing research-based treatment guidelines more convincing than arguments in favor of it. Our findings suggest that for evidence-based treatment guidelines to win public acceptance, the public needs to be reassured that guidelines would not lead to the limiting of access to beneficial care.

  • 出版日期2010-10