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Systems for grading the quality of evidence and the strength of recommendations II: Pilot study of a new system
BMC Health Services Research · 2005 · Vol. 5(1) · pp. 25–25
David C. Atkins✉(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)Peter A. Briss(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Martin Eccles(Newcastle University)Signe Flottorp(Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten)Gordon Guyatt(McMaster University)Robin Harbour(Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network)Suzanne Hill(Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital)Roman Jaeschke(McMaster University)Alessandro Liberati(Policlinico di Modena)Nicola MagriniJames Mason(Newcastle University)Dianne O’Connell(Cancer Council NSW)Andrew D Oxman(Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten)Bob Phillips(Warneford Hospital)Holger J. Schünemann(McMaster University)Tessa Tan-Torres Edejer(World Health Organization)Gunn Elisabeth Vist(Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten)John W Williams(Duke University Hospital)The GRADE Working Group
Abstract
Judgements about evidence and recommendations are complex. Some subjectivity, especially regarding recommendations, is unavoidable. We believe our system for guiding these complex judgements appropriately balances the need for simplicity with the need for full and transparent consideration of all important issues.
Clinical practice guidelines implementationMeta-analysis and systematic reviewsHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeMedicineHealth informaticsNursing researchHealth administrationGrading (engineering)Public healthNursingEngineering
MeSH terms
HumansJudgmentPilot ProjectsQuality Assurance, Health CarePractice Guidelines as TopicRisk AssessmentEvidence-Based MedicineComprehensionConsensus
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