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British Association for Sexual Health and HIV: framework for guideline development and assessment
M Kingston1, K Radcliffe, D Daniels
1Manchester Centre for Sexual Health, The Hathersage Centre, Manchester, UK. Margaret.kingston@cmft.nhs.uk
International Journal of STD & AIDS
|September 21, 2010
Summary
The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) outlines new guideline development and evaluation methods. This update replaces previous specifications for managing sexually transmitted infections in the UK.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Clinical Guidelines
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Background:
- The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) previously published guidelines for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 2004, updated in 2005.
- A need exists for updated methodologies in guideline development and evaluation within sexual health and HIV management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To specify the methodology required by BASHH for the development of clinical guidelines.
- To detail the process for guideline evaluation conducted by the BASHH Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG).
Main Methods:
- The article outlines the systematic approach to guideline creation and assessment.
- It details the standards and procedures for ensuring guideline quality and relevance.
Main Results:
- New specifications for BASHH guideline development are presented.
- A revised process for CEG evaluation of these guidelines is established.
Conclusions:
- This document serves as the definitive guide for BASHH clinical guideline development.
- It ensures standardized, high-quality guidelines for managing STIs and related conditions in the UK.
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