Author | : World Health Organization |
File Size | : 43,8 Mb |
Publisher | : Unknown |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 20 April 2015 |
ISBN | : 9241548967 |
Pages | : 0 pages |
WHO Handbook for Guideline Development by World Health Organization Book PDF Summary
This handbook provides detailed instructions for guideline developers on the following topics: application of high quality methodology for guideline development using systematic search strategies, synthesis and quality assessment of the best available evidence to support the recommendations; appropriate collection and management of experts' declared conflict of interest; expert group composition including content experts, methodologists, target users, policy makers, with gender and geographical balance; instructions for the management of group process to achieve consensus among experts; standards for a transparent decision-making process, taking into consideration potential harms and benefits, end users values and preferences; developing plans for implementing and adapting guidelines; and minimum standards for reporting.--Publisher description.