Table 1 LHS evidence quadrants mapped against the various phases of EBG development
LHS evidence quadrant | EBG development phase | Example activity |
|---|---|---|
Evidence from stakeholders | Phase 1: Establish GDG and scope | The development of the 2018 International PCOS Guidelines involved extensive engagement with 3500 stakeholders in partnerships, surveys and workshops to set priorities and rank outcomes of importance for guideline inclusion [25] |
Evidence from research | Phase 2: Systematic review of evidence Phase 3: Formulate guidance | The development of the 2018 International PCOS Guidelines featured the production of 19 systematic reviews for more than 65 clinical questions [25] |
Evidence from data | Phase 4: Disseminate, implement, evaluate and update | Evaluation of the 2018 International PCOS Guideline implementation into practice has evaluated alignment of practice with recommendations, as well as alignment of patient and healthcare provider satisfaction with care, to inform ongoing improvement [23], thus informing model of care framework being scaled internationally |
Evidence from implementation | Phase 4: Disseminate, implement, evaluate and update | In the 2018 International PCOS evidence-based guidelines, a free accessible patient app, ASKPCOS, was co-designed with patients and has been implemented with more than 37 000 women in 186 countries [24] |