Domain 1: Scope and Purpose |
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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 (patients, public, etc.) to whom the guideline is meant to apply is specifically described. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Domain 2: Stakeholder Involvement |
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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. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Domain 3: Rigour of Development |
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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. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Domain 4: Clarity of Presentation |
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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. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Domain 5: Applicability |
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18. The guideline describes facilitators and barriers to its application. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
19. The guideline provides advice and/or tools on how the recommendations can be put into practice. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
20. The potential resource implications of applying the recommendations have been considered. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
21. The guideline presents monitoring and/or auditing criteria. | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | unclear |
Domain 6: Editorial Independence |
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22. The views of the funding body have not influenced the content of the guideline. | ✗ | unclear | ✓ | ✗ |
23. Competing interests of guideline development group members have been recorded and addressed. | unclear | unclear | ✓ | ✓ |