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Worksheet for Using Practice Guidelines


Worksheet: PDF (printable worksheet) WORD (fill in on-line)

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Are the Recommendations Valid?

1.Were all important options and outcomes clearly specified?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Can't Tell


2. Was an explicit and sensible process used to identify, select, and combine evidence?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Can't Tell


3. Was an explicit and sensible process used to consider the relative value of different outcomes?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Can't Tell


4. Is the guideline likely to account for important recent developments?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Can't Tell


5. Has the guideline been subject to peer review and testing?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Can't Tell


6. Overall, is the guideline valid?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Can't Tell


What are the Recommendations?

1. Are practical, clinically important, recommendations made?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Can't Tell


2. How strong are the recommendations?


3. What is the impact of uncertainty associated with the evidence and values used in the guidelines?


Will the Results Help Me in Caring for My Patients?

1. Is the primary objective of the guideline consistent with your objective?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Can't Tell


2. Are the recommendations applicable to your patients?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Can't Tell


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