Challenges in applying the GRADE approach in public health guidelines and systematic reviews: a concept article from the GRADE Public Health Group.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

This article explores the need for conceptual advances and practical guidance in the application of the GRADE approach within public health contexts.

Methods

We convened an expert workshop and conducted a scoping review to identify challenges experienced by GRADE users in public health contexts. We developed this concept article through thematic analysis and an iterative process of consultation and discussion conducted with members electronically and at three GRADE Working Group meetings.

Results

Five priority issues can pose challenges for public health guideline developers and systematic reviewers when applying GRADE: (1) incorporating the perspectives of diverse stakeholders; (2) selecting and prioritizing health and "nonhealth" outcomes; (

SUBMITTER: Hilton Boon M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8352629 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature