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M. Brouwers, M. Kho, G. Browman, J. Burgers, F. Cluzeau, G. Feder, B. Fervers, I. Graham, J. Grimshaw, S. Hanna, P. Littlejohns, J. Makarski, L. Zitzelsberger

2010.12.14CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.090449

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A strategy was needed to differentiate among guidelines and ensure that those guidelines that vary widely in quality are distinguished.

Abstract

Clinical practice guidelines, which are systematically developed statements aimed at helping people make clinical, policy-related and system-related decisions,[1][1],[2][2] frequently vary widely in quality.[3][3],[4][4] A strategy was needed to differentiate among guidelines and ensure that those

Citation format

BROUWERS, M., et al. AGREE II: Advancing guideline development, reporting and evaluation in health care. CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL, 2010, 182: E839-E842.