Improving the Use of Research Evidence in Guideline Development
Author Information
Author(s): Holger J Schünemann, Atle Fretheim, Andrew D Oxman
Primary Institution: Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services
Hypothesis
How can the World Health Organization improve the development of health care guidelines using research evidence?
Conclusion
The review identifies key components and practices that can enhance the quality of guidelines for guidelines.
Supporting Evidence
- WHO recognizes the need for rigorous processes in guideline development.
- Many organizations have developed detailed guidelines for guidelines.
- Observational studies suggest that providing a source document improves guideline quality.
Takeaway
This study looks at how the World Health Organization can make better health care guidelines by learning from other organizations.
Methodology
The authors reviewed existing literature and guidelines from various organizations without conducting their own systematic reviews.
Potential Biases
There is a risk of bias due to the lack of a detailed handbook and limited adherence to the proposed guidelines.
Limitations
The review is not a systematic review and is based on the authors' judgments.
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