Research Integrity in Guidelines and evIDence synthesis (RIGID): a framework for assessing research integrity in guideline development and evidence synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical guidelines rely on sound evidence to underpin recommendations for patient care. Compromised research integrity can erode public trust and the credibility of the scientific enterprise, with potential harm to patients. Despite increased recognition of integrity concerns in scientific literature, there are no processes or guidance for incorporating integrity assessments into evidence-based guideline development or evidence synthesis more broadly.

Methods

In response to this crucial gap, we developed the Research Integrity in Guidelines and evIDence synthesis (RIGID) framework. Co-developed with international input from 80 multidisciplinary experts, and consumers, the RIGID framework and accompanying checklist provide an innovative

SUBMITTER: Mousa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612463 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature