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The overall objective(s) of the guideline is (are) specifically described.
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Scope and Purpose
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2
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The health question(s) covered by the guideline is (are) specifically described.
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3
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The population (patients, public, etc.) to whom the guideline is meant to apply is specifically described.
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4
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The guideline development group includes individuals from all relevant professional groups.
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Stakeholder Involvement
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5
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The views and preferences of the target population (patients, public, etc.) have been sought.
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6
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The target users of the guideline are clearly defined.
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7
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Systematic methods were used to search for evidence.
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Rigour of Development
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8
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The criteria for selecting the evidence are clearly described.
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9
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The strengths and limitations of the body of evidence are clearly described.
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10
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The methods for formulating the recommendations are clearly described.
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11
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The health benefits, side effects, and risks have been considered in formulating the recommendations.
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12
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There is an explicit link between the recommendations and the supporting evidence.
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13
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The guideline has been externally reviewed by experts prior to its publication.
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14
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A procedure for updating the guideline is provided.
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15
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The recommendations are specific and unambiguous.
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Clarity of Presentation
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16
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The different options for management of the condition or health issue are clearly presented.
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17
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Key recommendations are easily identifiable.
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18
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The guideline describes facilitators and barriers to its application.
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Applicability
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19
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The guideline provides advice and/or tools on how the recommendations can be put into practice.
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20
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The potential resource implications of applying the recommendations have been considered.
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21
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The guideline presents monitoring and/or auditing criteria.
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22
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The views of the funding body have not influenced the content of the guideline.
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Editorial Independence
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23
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Competing interests of guideline development group members have been recorded and addressed.
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