Quality assessment of clinical practice guidelines for chronic kidney disease: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are being developed and implemented in order to improve clinical practice related to the detection and treatment of CKD. The objective of our study was to evaluate the quality of CPGs regarding the CKD and to examine whether there are factors which influence their quality.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted to identify all CPGs regarding the early diagnosis and treatment of CKD. The CPGs quality were evaluated by three reviewers using the AGREE II instrument to decide if the guidelines are recommended for their use in clinical practice.

Results

In total, 13 CPGs were identified: five from America, six from Europe, one from Asia, and one from Oceania

SUBMITTER: Coronado Daza J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6540562 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature