| Theme | Clinical Pathway for Digestive Diseases | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Critical-path Based on Evidence | |
| Publish Date | 2002/05 | |
| Author | Masaki Muto | National Nagano Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Over the last few years, the critical-path concept has gained wide acceptance in Japan. The critical-path concept was discussed on the following three levels, in relation to Evidence based Medicine (EBM), using the example of digestive diseases. (1) critical-path based on evidence, (2) critical-path utilizing through evidence, (3) evidence created by using critical-path. The nutritional-path was also discussed. | |