Critical appraisal and comparison of recommendations of clinical practice guidelines for treatment of schizophrenia in children and adolescents: a methodological survey protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The number of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have increased substantially mainly in the paediatric area of mental health. However, little is known about the quality or how recommendations for the treatment of disorders such as schizophrenia in children and adolescents have changed over time. The aim of this study will be to assess the quality of the development of CPGs for the treatment and management of schizophrenia in children and adolescents over time using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) tool and to compare the recommendations and interventions described in these documents.

Methods and analysis

CPGs will be identified using a prospective protocol through a systematic search of multiple databases (Medline, Embase, H

SUBMITTER: Alves MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7497528 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature