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2014 Update of the EULAR standardised operating procedures for EULAR-endorsed recommendations.
Désirée van der Heijde1, Daniel Aletaha2, Loreto Carmona3
1Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
|September 28, 2014
Summary
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) updated its 2004 operating procedures for creating and implementing clinical recommendations. This revision ensures EULAR guidelines remain current and effective for rheumatology professionals.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Clinical Guidelines
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) established standardized operating procedures in 2004 for developing clinical recommendations.
- These procedures covered recommendation elaboration, evaluation, dissemination, and implementation.
- Regular updates are crucial to maintain the relevance and applicability of clinical guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the updated European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) standardized operating procedures.
- To detail the revised processes for creating, evaluating, disseminating, and implementing EULAR recommendations.
- To ensure continued adherence to best practices in rheumatology guideline development.
Main Methods:
- Review and revision of the original 2004 EULAR operating procedures.
- Incorporation of advancements in guideline methodology and evidence synthesis.
- Detailed description of each step from initial application to final implementation.
Main Results:
- Publication of updated EULAR standardized operating procedures.
- Comprehensive outline of the revised framework for EULAR recommendation development.
- Emphasis on the systematic approach to guideline endorsement and application.
Conclusions:
- The updated procedures provide a robust framework for EULAR's future recommendations.
- These revisions aim to enhance the quality and impact of rheumatology guidelines.
- The detailed steps facilitate effective implementation in clinical practice.