Mario Javier Olivera1, Johana Alexandra Fory2, Antonio José Olivera3. 1. Red Chagas Colombia, Grupo Parasitología, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Bogotá, Colombia. 2. Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogotá, Colombia. 3. Facultad de Odontología, Universidad el Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) has increased; this study aimed to assess the quality of CPGs for the management of Chagas disease. METHODS: Following a systematic search of the scientific literature, two reviewers assessed the eligible guidelines using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE) II instrument. RESULTS: Five CPGs were included. The AGREE domains of scope/purpose, stakeholder involvement, and clarity of presentation were rated well, and the domains of applicability and editorial independence received poor ratings. CONCLUSIONS: The quality of CPGs for Chagas disease is poor, and significant work is required to develop high-quality guidelines.
INTRODUCTION: The development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) has increased; this study aimed to assess the quality of CPGs for the management of Chagas disease. METHODS: Following a systematic search of the scientific literature, two reviewers assessed the eligible guidelines using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE) II instrument. RESULTS: Five CPGs were included. The AGREE domains of scope/purpose, stakeholder involvement, and clarity of presentation were rated well, and the domains of applicability and editorial independence received poor ratings. CONCLUSIONS: The quality of CPGs for Chagas disease is poor, and significant work is required to develop high-quality guidelines.
Authors: Mario Javier Olivera; Julián Felipe Porras Villamil; Christian Camilo Toquica Gahona; Jorge Martín Rodríguez Hernández Journal: J Parasitol Res Date: 2018-02-07
Authors: Mario J Olivera; Zulma M Cucunubá; Carlos A Valencia-Hernández; Rafael Herazo; Diana Agreda-Rudenko; Carolina Flórez; Sofía Duque; Rubén S Nicholls Journal: PLoS One Date: 2017-09-26 Impact factor: 3.240