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Table 2 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Evidence needed in relation to evaluation objectives

From: Knowledge mobilization in the context of health technology assessment: an exploratory case study

 

Evaluation question

Type of evidence

Data collection strategies

Objective 1

1) To review the state of evidence concerning CFS and best practices for its management

Scientific evidence

-Systematic review of studies on the efficacy and safety of CFS treatments

-Review of the clinical practice guidelines for the diagnostic and therapeutic management and rehabilitation of CFS patients

Objective 2

2) To identify the patients' needs in the area of healthcare and services

Scientific evidence Scientific evidence on context

-Systematic review of the literature

-Review of clinical practice guidelines

-Primary qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with CFS

patients

Objective 3

3) Determine the education/training needs of the health professionals involved in their application

Colloquial evidence on attitudes, opinions

and experience of CFS

-Individual and group interviews

-Online survey

-Consultations with over 40 care providers and key stakeholders, etc

Objective 4

4) Assess the intervention modalities in Quebec, as well as organizational issues and its associated costs

Scientific evidence on context

-Review of services offered in several European countries and other countries, such as Australia

-No available data on the prevalence of this illness in Quebec