Systematic review of evidence-based guidelines on medication therapy for upper respiratory tract infection in children with AGREE instrument.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To summarize recommendations of existing guidelines on the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in children, and to assess the methodological quality of these guidelines.

Methods

We searched seven databases and web sites of relevant academic agencies. Evidence-based guidelines on pediatric URTIs were included. AGREE II was used to assess the quality of these guidelines. Two researchers selected guidelines independently and extracted information on publication years, institutions, target populations, recommendations, quality of evidence, and strength of recommendations. We compared the similarities and differences of recommendations and their strength. We also analyzed the reasons for variation.

Results

Thirteen guidelines meeting our incl

SUBMITTER: Zeng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3930557 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature