A survey on the methodological processes and policies of renal guideline groups as a first step to harmonize renal guidelines
Journal
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
ISSN
0931-0509
1460-2385
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Haller, Maria C.
Veer, Sabine N. van der
Nagler, Evi V.
Tomson, Charlie
Lewington, Andrew
Hemmelgarn, Brenda R.
Gallagher, Martin
Rocco, Michael
Vanholder, Raymond
Craig, Jonathan C.
Biesen, Wim van
Type
Resource Types::text::journal::journal article
Abstract
Background: Worldwide, several bodies produce renal guidelines, potentially leading to duplication of effort while other topics may remain uncovered. A collaborative work plan could improve efficiency and impact, but requires a common approved methodology. The aim of this study was to identify organizational and methodological similarities and differences among seven major renal guideline bodies to identify methodological barriers to a collaborative effort. Methods: An electronic 62-item survey with questions based on the Institute of Medicine standards for guidelines was completed by representatives of seven major organizations producing renal guidelines: the Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN), European Renal Best Practice (ERBP), Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcome (KDIGO), Kidney Health Australia-Caring for Australians with Renal Insufficiency (KHA-CARI), Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (KDOQI), Sociedad Latino-Americano de Nefrologia e Hipertension (SLANH) and United Kingdom Renal Association (UK-RA). © Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation