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Table 1 Data collection methods

From: Improving the adaptability of WHO evidence-informed guidelines for nutrition actions: results of a mixed methods evaluation

Research question

Data collection

Data analysis

(1) How adaptable are the guidelines in their current form?

AGREE II

Questionnaire results (mean by domains)

eGlia

Questionnaire results (reconciliation of binary yes/no answers by domain)

Semi-structured interviews with members of the GDG

Axial coding

(2) What are the key characteristics of the WHO-EPG guideline development process?

Desk review

Axial coding

Feedback from WHO-EPG experts

Axial coding

Semi-structured interviews with members of the GDG

Axial coding

(3) What are the recommendations to produce more adaptable guidelines?

Semi-structured interviews with members of the (GDG)

Axial coding

  1. GDG guideline development group on nutrition, EPG Evidence and Programme Guidance unit, Department of Nutrition for Health and Development