critical appraisal

AGREE II INSTRUMENT

Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation II

DOMAIN 1: SCOPE AND PURPOSE

1. The overall objective(s) of the guideline is (are) specifically described.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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2. The health question(s) covered by the guideline is (are) specifically described.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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3. The population (patients, public, etc.) to whom the guideline is meant to apply is specifically described.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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DOMAIN 2: STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT

4. The guideline development group includes individuals from all relevant professional groups.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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5. The views and preferences of the target population (patients, public, etc.) have been sought.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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6. The target users of the guideline are clearly defined.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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DOMAIN 3: RIGOUR OF DEVELOPMENT

7. Systematic methods were used to search for evidence.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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8. The criteria for selecting the evidence are clearly described.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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9. The strengths and limitations of the body of evidence are clearly described.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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10. The methods for formulating the recommendations are clearly described.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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11. The health benefits, side effects, and risks have been considered in formulating the recommendations.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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12. There is an explicit link between the recommendations and the supporting evidence.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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13. The guideline has been externally reviewed by experts prior to its publication.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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14. A procedure for updating the guideline is provided.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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DOMAIN 4: CLARITY OF PRESENTATION

15. The recommendations are specific and unambiguous.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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16. The different options for management of the condition or health issue are clearly presented.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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17. Key recommendations are easily identifiable.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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DOMAIN 5: APPLICABILITY

18. The guideline describes facilitators and barriers to its application.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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19. The guideline provides advice and/or tools on how the recommendations can be put into practice.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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20. The potential resource implications of applying the recommendations have been considered.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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21. The guideline presents monitoring and/or auditing criteria.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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DOMAIN 6: EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE

22. The views of the funding body have not influenced the content of the guideline.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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23. Competing interests of guideline development group members have been recorded and addressed.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

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OVERALL GUIDELINE ASSESSMENT

For each question, please choose the response which best characterizes the guideline assessed:

1. Rate the overall quality of this guideline.

Lowest Quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Highest Quality

2. I would recommend this guideline for use:

YES

YES, with modifications (explain):

NO

SUMMARY OF ITS APPLICABILITY TO YOUR FUTURE PRACTICE AS A PMHNP: