Table 1 The Clinicians' Assessments of Practice Guidelines in Oncology (CAPGO) survey
Item | Domain or Outcome |
|---|---|
1. Are you responsible for the care of patients for whom this draft report is relevant? This may include the referral, diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up of patients. ('Yes', 'No' or 'Unsure'. If 'Yes', please answer the questions below. | NA |
2. The rationale for developing a guideline, as stated in the 'Introduction' section of this draft report, is clear. | Quality |
3. There is a need for a guideline on this topic. | Quality |
4. The literature search is relevant and complete (e.g., no key trials were missed nor any included that should not have been). | Quality |
5. I agree with the methodology used to summarize the evidence. | Quality |
6. The results of the trials described in this draft report are interpreted according to my understanding of the data. | Quality |
7. The draft recommendations in this report are clear. | Quality |
8. I agree with the draft recommendations as stated. | Acceptability |
9. The draft recommendations are suitable for the patients for whom they are intended. | Acceptability |
10. The draft recommendations are too rigid to apply to individual patients. | Applicability |
11. When applied, the draft recommendations will produce more benefits for patients than harms. | Acceptability |
12. The draft report presents options that will be acceptable to patients. | Acceptability |
13. To apply the draft recommendations will require reorganization of services/care in my practice setting. | Applicability |
14. To apply the draft recommendations will be technically challenging. | Applicability |
15. The draft recommendations are too expensive to apply. | Applicability |
16. The draft recommendations are likely to be supported by a majority of my colleagues. | Acceptability |
17. If I follow the draft recommendations, the expected effects on patient outcomes will be obvious. | Acceptability |
18. The draft recommendations reflect a more effective approach for improving patient outcomes than is current usual practice. (if they are the same as current practice, please tick NA). | Comparative value |
19. When applied, the draft recommendations will result in better use of resources than current usual practice (if they are the same as current practice, please tick NA). | Comparative value |
20. I would feel comfortable if my patients received the care recommended in the draft report.* | Endorsement |
21. This draft report should be approved as a practice guideline. | Endorsement |
22. If this draft report were to be approved as a practice guideline, how likely would you be to make use of it in your own practice? | Intentions to use in practice |
23. If this draft report were to be approved as a practice guideline, how likely would you be to apply the recommendations to your patients? | Intentions to use with patients |