The overall objective of the guideline is specifically described?
The health questions covered by the guideline are specifically described?
The guideline development group includes individuals from all the relevant
professional groups?
The views and preferences of the target population have been sought?
The target users of the guideline are clearly defined?
Systematic methods were used to search for evidence?
The criteria for selecting the evidence are clearly described?
The strengths and limitations of the body of evidence are clearly described?
The methods for formulating the recommendations are clearly described?
The health benefits, side effects and risks have been considered in formulating
the recommendations?
There is an explicit link between the recommendations and the supporting
evidence?
The guideline has been externally reviewed by experts prior to its publication?
A procedure for updating the guideline is provided?
The recommendations are specific and unambiguous?
The different options for management of the condition or health issue are clearly
presented?
Key recommendations are easily identifiable?
The views of the funding body have not influenced the content of the guideline?
The guideline described facilitators and barriers to its application?
The guideline provides advice and/or tools on how the recommendations can be
put into practice?
The potential resource implications of applying the recommendations have been
considered?
The guideline presents monitoring and/or auditing criteria?