American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Abstract

All health care professionals want to provide their patients with the best care possible. In order to accomplish this, the most current research must be incorporated into their daily practice. Many medical specialty societies have developed clinical practice guidelines to help facilitate achievement of safe, high quality patient care. This manuscript highlights the recommendations from the clinical practice guidelines developed and published through the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Dissemination of clinical practice guidelines, to a broad audience, is essential to ensure implementation and adoption into practice. The key action statements and recommendation strength of each from the clinical practice guidelines are highlighted to help achieve these goals.