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Editorial
. 2020 Dec 15;173(12):1012-1014.
doi: 10.7326/M20-4907. Epub 2020 Sep 15.

Developing Guidelines Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Zachary Munn  1 , Sara Twaddle  2 , Duncan Service  3 , Elaine Harrow  2 , Patrick Mbah Okwen  4 , Holger Schünemann  5 , Per Olav Vandvik  2
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Editorial

Developing Guidelines Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Zachary Munn et al. Ann Intern Med. .

Abstract

These authors discuss several challenges and solutions for developers of COVID-19–related guidelines and recommendations.

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Disclosures: Disclosures can be viewed at www.acponline.org/authors/icmje/ConflictOfInterestForms.do?msNum=M20-4907.

Figures

Figure.
Figure.. The current poorly functioning evidence ecosystem.
This figure shows the current inefficiencies at the various stages of the evidence ecosystem and the enhanced evidence ecosystem through coronavirus disease 2019 initiatives. EHR = electronic health record; HTA = health technology assessment; RCT = randomized controlled trial. (Reproduced with permission from MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation [www.magicevidence.org].).
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