The ABCDEF Method: A Step-by-Step Guide for Pain Management Resource Development

Clinical resources, such as cognitive aids and reference guides, are used to transform evidence-based principles into specific practice changes to improve performance consistency.1 For example, advanced cardiac life support algorithms standardize care and improve outcomes in acute coronary syndromes.2 Although consensus statements abound, practical application is challenging, leading to a disparity between knowing best evidence and providing best care.3-6 Strategies like the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) toolkit and Six Sigma are used to assess current practice, investigate barriers to change, implement process measures, and monitor progress.