A survey on the methodological processes and policies of renal guideline groups as a first step to harmonize renal guidelines

Haller, Maria C.Maria C.HallerVeer, Sabine N. van derSabine N. van derVeerNagler, Evi V.Evi V.NaglerTomson, CharlieCharlieTomsonLewington, AndrewAndrewLewingtonHemmelgarn, Brenda R.Brenda R.HemmelgarnGallagher, MartinMartinGallagherRocco, MichaelMichaelRoccoObrador, GregorioGregorioObradorVanholder, RaymondRaymondVanholderCraig, Jonathan C.Jonathan C.CraigBiesen, Wim vanWim vanBiesen2023-01-242023-01-242014https://scripta.up.edu.mx/handle/20.500.12552/231210.1093/ndt/gfu288Background: 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 TransplantationenKidney diseasesBudgetsInstitute of Medicine (U.S.)NephrologyGuidelinesKidneyConsensusA survey on the methodological processes and policies of renal guideline groups as a first step to harmonize renal guidelinesResource Types::text::journal::journal article