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Chapter 2
In conclusion, within this sample, evidence exists of the potential bene ts of including patients in an early phase of the CPG development process: it leads to valuable additional main key clinical issues to be addressed in the next step of a multidisciplinary CPG development process and broadens the scope of the guideline, particularly regarding patient-centred and organizational aspects. erefore, actual involvement of patients from the start of the guideline development process could make the nal guideline more tailored as well as responsive to patients. Internationally, guideline developers and policy makers can use this approach. Further studies on the actual impact on guideline implementation as well as multiple aspects of the quality of care may strengthen the recommendation to involve patients in the scoping phase of guideline development.
Abbreviations: GP, General Practitioner; CPG, Clinical Practice Guideline; IUI, Intra Uterine Insemination; IVF, In Vitro Fertilization; ICSI, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection; OI, Ovulation Induction; TESE, Testicular Sperm Extraction.
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