Research and Evidence-Based
DDOM DOMAIN 1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE
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Domain 1: SCOPE AND PURPOSE: |
1. The overall objectives of the guideline is specifically described.
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7 Strongly Agree
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2. The health question(s) covered by the guideline is (are) specifically described.
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1 Strongly Disagree |
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7 Strongly Agree |
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3. The population (patients, public, etc.) to whom the guideline is meant to apply is specifically described.
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7 Strongly Agree |
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DOMAIN 2: Stakeholder Involvement
4. The guideline development group includes individuals from all relevant professional groups.
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1 Strongly Disagree |
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7 Strongly Agree
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Comments: This domain focuses on the participation of relevant groups in the guideline’s development, the extent to which the views of the target population were considered, and how clearly the target group was defined. This was the most poorly scored domain.
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5. The views and preferences of the target population (patients, public, etc.) have been sought.
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7 Strongly Agree
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6. The target users of the guideline are clearly defined.
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7 Strongly Agree
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DOMAIN 3: Rigour of Development
7. Systematic methods were used to search for evidence.
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7 Strongly Agree
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This domain involves the process used to gather and synthesize evidence and the methods used to formulate guideline recommendations.
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8. The criteria for selecting the evidence are clearly described.
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7 Strongly Agree
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9. The strengths and limitations of the body of evidence are clearly described.
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7 Strongly Agree
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10. The methods for formulating the recommendations are clearly described.
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7 Strongly Agree
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11. The health benefits, side effects, and risks have been considered in formulating the recommendations.
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7 Strongly Agree
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12. There is an explicit link between the recommendations and the supporting evidence.
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7 Strongly Agree
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13. The guideline has been externally reviewed by experts prior to its publication.
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7 Strongly Agree
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14. A procedure for updating the guideline is provided.
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7 Strongly Agree
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DOMAIN 4: CLARITY AND PRESENTATION
15. The recommendations are specific and unambiguous.
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7 Strongly Agree
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16. The different options for management of the condition or health issue are clearly presented.
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7 Strongly Agree
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17. Key recommendations are easily identifiable.
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7 Strongly Agree
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DOMAIN 5: APPLICABILITY
18. The guideline describes facilitators and barriers to its application.
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7 Strongly Agree
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19. The guideline provides advice and/or tools on how the recommendations can be put into practice.
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7 Strongly Agree
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20. The potential resource implications of applying the recommendations have been considered.
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7 Strongly Agree
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21. The guideline presents monitoring and/or auditing criteria.
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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.
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1 Strongly Disagree |
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7 Strongly Agree
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23. Competing interests of guideline development group members have been recorded and addressed.
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1 Strongly Disagree |
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7 Strongly Agree
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Overall Guideline Assessment:
1. Rate the overall quality of this guideline:
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1 Lowest possible quality |
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7 Highest possible quality
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2. I would recommend this guideline for use:
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Yes |
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Yes, with modifications
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No |
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