근막통증증후군의 한의표준임상진료지침 개발 프로토콜 = Development Protocol of Korean Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Objectives This study aimed to develop a Korean medicine (KM) clinical practice guideline for myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) via the collaboration of clinical and methodological experts.
Methods The study will include an initial survey to establish a common understanding of MPS. To develop the clinical guideline, a multidisciplinary development group was formed. The group will finalize the clinical questions based on a preliminary draft. The GRADE methodology is going to be applied to determine the level of evidence and grading of the recommendations. Finally, approval from the relevant medical societies will be obtained.
Results A protocol for developing a KM clinical guideline for MPS was presented.
Before finalizing the clinical key questions, a literature search was conducted according to the protocol, and a draft of 19 clinical key questions was established.
Conclusions An evidence-based KM clinical guideline for MPS is expected to contribute to the management of MPS. This may also serve as a reference for the development of other KM clinical practice guidelines in the future. (J Korean Med Rehabil 2023; 33(4):203-213)