National recommendations for the management of children and young people with IgA vasculitis: a best available evidence, group agreement-based approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

IgA vasculitis (IgAV) is the most frequently experienced subtype of vasculitis seen in children. Most children fully recover, however, complications including chronic kidney disease are recognised. The aim of this project was to use a best available evidence, group agreement, based approach to develop national recommendations for the initial management of IgAV and its associated complications.

Methods

A fully representative multiprofessional guideline development group (GDG), consisting of 28 members, was formed and met monthly. Graded recommendations were generated using nationally accredited methods, which included a predefined scope, open consultation, systematic literature review, evidence appraisal, review of national or international guidelines and a period o

SUBMITTER: Oni L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11671997 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature