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7. Systematic methods were used to search for evidence
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1
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1
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6
|
|
8. The criteria for selecting the evidence are clearly described
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1
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1
|
6
|
|
9. The strengths and limitations of the body of evidence are clearly described
|
4
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2
|
3
|
|
10. The methods for formulating the recommendations are clearly described
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5
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5
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6
|
|
11. The health benefits, side effects, and risks have been considered in formulating the recommendations
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7
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4
|
5
|
|
12. There is an explicit link between the recommendations and the supporting evidence
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5
|
5
|
6
|
|
13. The guideline has been externally reviewed by experts prior to its publication
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6
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5
|
6
|
|
14. A procedure for updating the guideline is provided
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4
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3
|
6
|
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Overall assessment question
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Phase 1 original (15 CPGs)
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Phase 2 original (15 CPGs)
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Phase 2 updated (15 CPGs)
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1. Rate the overall quality of this guideline
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5
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5
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6
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