What is “quality of evidence” and why is it important to clinicians?

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Authors

Gordon Guyatt · McMaster University

Andrew D Oxman · Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten

Regina Kunz · University Hospital of Basel

Gunn Elisabeth Vist · Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten

Yngve Falck–Ytter · Case Western Reserve University

Holger J. Schünemann

Abstract

Guideline developers use a bewildering variety of systems to rate the quality of the evidence underlying their recommendations. Some are facile, some confused, and others sophisticated but complex

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Clinical practice guidelines implementation Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Healthcare cost, quality, practices

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Published in: BMJ

Volume 336, Issue 7651, pp. 995-998

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.39490.551019.be

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What is “quality of evidence” and why is it important to clinicians?

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