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. 1995 Aug 5;311(7001):370-3.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.311.7001.370.

Development of review criteria: linking guidelines and assessment of quality

R Baker  1 , R C Fraser
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Development of review criteria: linking guidelines and assessment of quality

R Baker et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Review criteria are designed to enable clinicians and others to assess care. However, there is no established method for developing criteria, and they are often confused with guidelines. Criteria should comprise measurable activities that are appropriate for the setting in which they are to be used. They should also be based on research evidence and prioritised according to the strength of that evidence and effect on outcome. Good criteria can be used to aid implementation of guidelines by providing a standard against which to monitor performance and enabling clinical audit.

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