Variables |
Scores |
Scope and Purpose, median (min – max) |
|
1. The overall objective(s) of the guideline is (are) specifically
described. |
3 (2 – 5) |
2. The health question(s) covered by the guideline is (are)
specifically described. |
2 (2 – 5) |
3. The population (patients, public, etc.) to whom the guideline
is meant to apply is specifically described. |
2 (2 – 6) |
Stakeholder involvement, median (min – max) |
|
4. The guideline development group includes individuals from all
relevant professional groups. |
3 (2 – 5) |
5. The views and preferences of the target population (patients,
public, etc.) have been sought. |
1 |
6. The target users of the guideline are clearly defined. |
3 (2
– 6) |
Rigor of development, median (min – max) |
|
7. Systematic methods were used to search for evidence. |
2 (2 –
4) |
8. The criteria for selecting the evidence are clearly described. |
2 (2 - 3) |
9. The strengths and limitations of the body of evidence are
clearly described. |
2 (2 – 3) |
10. The methods for formulating the recommendations are clearly
described. |
1 |
11. The health benefits, side effects, and risks have been considered
in formulating the recommendations. |
2 (1 – 4) |
12. There is an explicit link between the recommendations and the
supporting evidence. |
3 (2 – 4) |
13. The guideline has been externally reviewed by experts prior to its
publication. |
2 (1 – 3) |
14. A procedure for updating the guideline is provided. |
2 (2 –
5) |
Clarity of presentation, median (min – max) |
|
15. The recommendations are specific and unambiguous. |
3 (2 –
5) |
16. The different options for management of the condition or health
issue are clearly presented. |
2 (2 – 5) |
17. Key recommendations are easily identifiable. |
3 (2 –
7) |
Applicability, median (min – max) |
|
18. The guideline describes facilitators and barriers to its
application. |
2 (1 – 4) |
19. The guideline provides advice and/or tools on how the
recommendations can be put into practice. |
3 (2 – 4) |
20. The potential resource implications of applying the
recommendations have been considered. |
2 (2 – 3) |
21. The guideline presents monitoring and/or auditing criteria. |
2 (1
– 5) |
Editorial independence, median (min – max) |
|
22. The views of the funding body have not influenced the content of
the guideline. |
2 (2 – 4) |
23. Competing interests of guideline development group members have
been recorded and addressed. |
2 (2 - 4) |
Overall Assessment, median (min – max) |
2 (2 – 4) |