Table 3 General view of the external reviewers on the strengths and weaknesses of the guideline
No. | Statement about the view on the guideline | Median score | Percentage of score at 4–5 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | The rationale for developing a guideline, as stated in the ‘1. Introduction’ section of the draft guideline report, is clear | 4 | 73.2 |
2 | There is a need for a guideline of this topic | 4 | 82.9 |
3 | The literature search is relevant and complete in this draft guideline (i.e. no key trials were missed nor any included that should not have been) | 4 | 61 |
4 | I agree with the methodology used to summarize the evidence included in this draft guideline | 4 | 63.4 |
5 | The draft recommendations in this report are clear | 4 | 73.2 |
6 | I agree with the draft recommendations as stated | 4 | 68.3 |
7 | The draft recommendations are suitable for the pre-school children | 4 | 70.7 |
8 | The draft recommendations are too rigid to apply to individual patients | 3 | 36.6 |
9 | When applied, the draft recommendations will produce more benefits for patients than harms | 4 | 90.2 |
10 | The draft guideline report presents options that will be acceptable to patients | 4 | 68.3 |
11 | To apply the draft recommendations will require reorganization of services/care in my practice setting | 4 | 58.5 |
12 | To apply the draft recommendations will be technically challenging | 3 | 26.8 |
13 | The draft recommendations are too expensive to apply | 3 | 31.7 |
14 | The draft recommendations are likely to be supported by a majority of my colleagues | 3 | 34.1 |
15 | If I follow the draft recommendations, the expected effects on patient outcomes will be obvious | 3 | 39 |
16 | The draft recommendations are the same as the current usual practice | 3 | 43.9 |
17 | The draft recommendations reflect a more effective approach for improving patient outcomes than is current usual practice | 3 | 41.5 |
18 | When applied, the draft recommendations will result in better use of resources than current usual practice | 3 | 26.8 |
19 | I would feel comfortable if my patients received the care recommended in the draft guideline | 4 | 70.7 |
20 | The draft guideline should be approved as a practice guideline | 4 | 61 |
21 | If this draft guideline were to be approved, I would make use of it in my own practice | 4 | 63.4 |
22 | If this draft guideline were to be approved, I would apply the recommendations to my practice | 4 | 68.3 |