Protocol
1. The guideline has been developed according to a protocol and the link to the protocol is provided.
a
Objective
2. The overall objective(s) of the guideline is (are) specifically described.
a
Health question(s)
3. The health question(s) covered by the guideline (patient, interventions/procedures, outcomes) are specifically described.
a
Methodological support
4. The guideline reports on whether it was supported by a guideline development committee, including a guideline methodologist.
a
Stakeholder involvement <
5. Representation of professional groups and patients included in the guideline development group is reported.
a
Target users
6. The target users of the guideline are specifically described.
a
Systematic review
7. The methods that were used to search for evidence are clearly described.
a
Selection criteria
8. The criteria for selecting the evidence are clearly described.
a
Strengths/limitations of evidence
9. The strengths and limitations of the body of evidence are clearly described.
a
Patient/public input
10. The views and preferences of the target population (patients, public, etc.) are reported.
a
Formulation of recommendations
11. The methods for formulating the recommendations are clearly described.
a
Benefits and harms
12. The health benefits, side effects, and risks have been considered in formulating the recommendations.
a
Link between evidence and recommendations
13. The link between the recommendations and the supporting evidence is explicitly reported.
a
Clarity of recommendations
14. The recommendations are specific and unambiguous.
a
Alternative options
15. The different options for management of the condition or health issue are clearly presented.
a
Identification of recommendations
16. Key recommendations are easily identifiable.
a
Resource considerations
17. The potential resource implications of applying the recommendations have been considered.
a
Practice variability
18. The guideline discusses potential variability in surgical expertise of those performing the interventions/procedures.
a
Role of funder
19. The role of the funding body is described.
a
Conflicts of interest
20. Competing interests of guideline development group members are reported in detail.
a
Facilitators and barriers
21. The guideline describes facilitators and barriers to its application.
a
Update
22. A procedure for updating the guideline is provided.
a
Implementation
23. The guideline provides advice and/or tools on how the recommendations can be put into practice.
a
Monitoring
24. The guideline presents monitoring and/or auditing criteria.
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