Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly today announced a significant investment of €2.5 million over four years in the evidence and research group, the Centre in Ireland for Clinical Evidence Reviews (CICER).
CICER will provide scientific support and best available evidence to underpin national clinical guidelines, aimed at improving patient safety, that are published through the Department of Health’s National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (NCEC).
The €2.5 million investment, awarded by the Health Research Board (HRB) following an open competition, underscores Ireland’s commitment to ensure that the evidence which informs how we deliver healthcare services is up-to-date, unbiased, cost-effective and consistent.
"In an age of disinformation, gathering high-quality, evidence-based information is more important than ever. Clinical Guidelines based on the best available evidence help our healthcare workers provide healthcare that is up-to-date, effective, and consistent.
"Implementing these guidelines can improve health outcomes for patients, reduce variation in practice, and improve the quality of clinical decisions."
CICER will:
- conduct systematic reviews of clinical and cost-effectiveness of interventions
- estimate the budget impact of implementing guidelines
- provide tailored training sessions to guideline development groups
- review international clinical guidelines for adaptation to Ireland
- assist with the development of evidence-based recommendations for NCEC National Clinical Guidelines.
Source: Department of Health, 30 August 2024
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