Tools for Work Groups and Clinical Practice Guideline Development

The AAOS appreciates the volunteers who spend countless of hours participating in the clinical practice guideline development process. AAOS hopes this process will be rewarding and informative.

AAOS strongly believes that evidence-based medicine is part of our future and is indeed fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who are committed to the process of developing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. 

Information for Work Groups

• The Work Group Introductory Packet describes all details of the Work Group and their requirements, along with the guideline development process. Please direct further inquiries about this document to Leeaht Gross, Evidence-Based Medicine Coordinator, at gross@aaos.org.
• Covenant to Disclose- Online Form
• Forming a Work Group (PDF Format)

Tools for Clinical Practice Guideline Development

• Why Systematic Reviews? This document explains the usage of systematic reviews in the clinical practice guideline development process. 
• Peer Review and Public Commentary (PDF Format)
• Approval Process (PDF Format)
• Structured Review form for Peer Review (PDF Format)