Table 1 Key elements of CPG development
From: Development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs): comparing approaches
Key Element | Phase of Development |
|---|---|
   • Selecting topic | Preparing for CPG development |
   • Determining the scope of the CPG |  |
   • Identifying and adapting existing CPGs |  |
   • Forming a multidisciplinary guideline development group |  |
   • Involving consumers |  |
   • Establishing clinical questions | Systematically reviewing the evidence |
   • Systematic searching (including documentation of sources, filters and limits) |  |
   • Including and/or excluding identified research |  |
   • Appraising research |  |
   • Developing recommendations | Drafting the CPG |
   • Developing an implementation strategy |  |
   • Consulting on the draft CPG |  |
   • Writing of summary versions of the CPG |  |
   • Planning for evaluating the impact, revising and updating of the CPG | Reviewing the CPG |