From: Knowledge mobilization in the context of health technology assessment: an exploratory case study
 | Evaluation question | Type of evidence | Data collection strategies |
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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 |