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Background: Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) are essential for the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) sustainability, as they establish evidence-based standards and recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions. Tutorials and training programs optimize methodological support, standardization and development of CPG.
Objectives: To describe an online learning program (OLP) for professional improvement in the development of national CPG in Brazil.
Methods: The OLP provided 5 courses: 1) synchronous and supervised basic course (SSBC) focusing on CPG development (2 editions); 2) self-instructional basic course (SIBC); 3) synchronous advanced course (SAC) on CPG; 4) synchronous course on the GRADE system (SCGS) (2 editions); and 5) self-instructional course on the GRADE system (SICGS), for Health Technology Assessment Centers (HTAC) professionals, between 2020-2023.
Results: Professionals from 13 HTCA participated in the OLP. The SSBC and SIBC were available in 16 classes (8 and 7 modules, respectively). 48 participants completed the SSBC with an average attendance of 80%, and a final average of 8.6±2.0. 263 participants from 20 Brazilian states completed the SIBC, with a final average of 8.3±1.0. The SAC offered 9 weekly synchronous classes (8 modules), was completed by 37 participants from 11 HTCA,with a final grade of 9.3±1.2. Two editions of the SCGS were available in 2021 and 2022, during 8 weeks with 14 and 16 asynchronous and synchronous classes, respectively (6 modules). 48 participants from 11 HTCA completed the course, with an average of 86%, and a final score of 7.7±2.7. For SICGS, 13 classes (7 modules) were available, with 115 participants from 15 Brazilian states that presented a final average of 8.7±1.1. At the end, participants suggested the inclusion of topics related to CPGs development and economic evaluations in health.
Conclusion: The OLP was an effective strategy to enhance professional capacity to support evidence-based decision-making in Brazil. The flexibility of the online modality allowed the participation of professionals from different regions, overcoming geographic barriers, improving the dissemination of Health Technology Assessment.
Objectives: To describe an online learning program (OLP) for professional improvement in the development of national CPG in Brazil.
Methods: The OLP provided 5 courses: 1) synchronous and supervised basic course (SSBC) focusing on CPG development (2 editions); 2) self-instructional basic course (SIBC); 3) synchronous advanced course (SAC) on CPG; 4) synchronous course on the GRADE system (SCGS) (2 editions); and 5) self-instructional course on the GRADE system (SICGS), for Health Technology Assessment Centers (HTAC) professionals, between 2020-2023.
Results: Professionals from 13 HTCA participated in the OLP. The SSBC and SIBC were available in 16 classes (8 and 7 modules, respectively). 48 participants completed the SSBC with an average attendance of 80%, and a final average of 8.6±2.0. 263 participants from 20 Brazilian states completed the SIBC, with a final average of 8.3±1.0. The SAC offered 9 weekly synchronous classes (8 modules), was completed by 37 participants from 11 HTCA,with a final grade of 9.3±1.2. Two editions of the SCGS were available in 2021 and 2022, during 8 weeks with 14 and 16 asynchronous and synchronous classes, respectively (6 modules). 48 participants from 11 HTCA completed the course, with an average of 86%, and a final score of 7.7±2.7. For SICGS, 13 classes (7 modules) were available, with 115 participants from 15 Brazilian states that presented a final average of 8.7±1.1. At the end, participants suggested the inclusion of topics related to CPGs development and economic evaluations in health.
Conclusion: The OLP was an effective strategy to enhance professional capacity to support evidence-based decision-making in Brazil. The flexibility of the online modality allowed the participation of professionals from different regions, overcoming geographic barriers, improving the dissemination of Health Technology Assessment.