FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, McMaster University

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Practice Guidelines

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Guide

PROS

CONS

SUM

I. Are the Results Valid?
1) Were all important options and outcomes clearly specified?
2) Was an explicit process used to identify, select, and combine evidence?
3) Was an explicit and sensible process used to consider the relative value of different outcomes?
4) Is the guideline likely to account for important recent developments?
5) Has the guideline been subject to peer review and testing?
II. What are the Results
1) Are clear, practical, and important recommendations made?
2) How strong are the recommendations?

 

3) What is the impact of uncertainty associated with evidence and values?
III. Will the Results Help Me in My Patient Care?
1) Is the primary objective of the guideline consistent with your objective?
2) Are the recommendations applicable to your patients?

 

 

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