Utilization of expert opinion in infectious diseases clinical guidelines-A meta-epidemiological study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Expert opinion is widely used in clinical guidelines. No research has ever been conducted investigating the use of expert opinion in international infectious disease guidelines. This study aimed to create an analytical map by describing the prevalence and utilization of expert opinion in infectious disease guidelines and analyzing the methodological aspects of these guidelines.

Methods

In this meta-epidemiological study, systematic searches in PubMed and Trip Medical Database were performed to identify clinical guidelines on infectious diseases, published between January 2018 and May 2023 in English, by international organizations. Data extracted included guideline characteristics, expert opinion utilization, and methodological details. Prevalence and rationale

SUBMITTER: Nagavci B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11210760 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature