Task 20-2

Domain

Item

Rating

1

Strongly Disagree

2

3

4

5

6

7

Strongly Agree

Scope and Purpose

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

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

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

Comments

Stakeholder Involvement

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

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

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

Comments

Rigor of Development

7. Systematic methods were used to search for evidence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. A procedure for updating the guideline is provided.

Comments

Clarity of Presentation

15. The recommendations are specific and unambiguous.

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

17. Key recommendations are easily identifiable.

Comments

Applicability

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

19. The guideline provides advice or tools to put the recommendations into practice.

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

21. The guideline presents monitoring or auditing criteria.

Comments

Editorial Independence

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

23. Competing interest of guideline development group members has been recorded and addressed.

Comments

Overall Guideline Assessment

1. Rate the overall quality of this guideline.

1

Lowest possible quality

2

3

4

5

6

7

Highest possible quality

2. I would recommend this guideline for use.

Yes

Yes, with modifications

No

Notes