Assessment of the methodological quality of local clinical practice guidelines on the identification and management of gestational diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Gestational diabetes is the most common metabolic disorder of pregnancy, and it is important that well-written clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are used to optimise healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. The aim of the study was to assess the methodological quality of hospital-based CPGs on the identification and management of gestational diabetes.

Design

We conducted an assessment of local clinical guidelines in English for gestational diabetes using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE II) to assess and validate methodological quality.

Data sources and eligibility criteria

We sought a representative selection of local CPGs accessible by the internet. Criteria for inclusion were (1) identified as a guideline, (2) writ

SUBMITTER: Daley B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6576117 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature