Guide |
PROS |
CONS |
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| I. Are the Results Valid? |
| 1) Were all important options and outcomes
clearly specified? |
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| 2) Was an explicit process used to identify,
select, and combine evidence? |
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| 3) Was an explicit and sensible process used to
consider the relative value of different outcomes? |
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| 4) Is the guideline likely to account for
important recent developments? |
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| 5) Has the guideline been subject to peer review
and testing? |
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| II. What are the Results |
| 1) Are clear, practical, and important
recommendations made? |
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| 2) How strong are the recommendations? |
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| 3) What is the impact of uncertainty associated
with evidence and values? |
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| III. Will the Results Help
Me in My Patient Care? |
| 1) Is the primary objective of the guideline
consistent with your objective? |
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| 2) Are the recommendations applicable to your
patients? |
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