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Mario Javier Olivera1, Johana Alexandra Fory2, Antonio José Olivera3
1Red Chagas Colombia, Grupo Parasitología, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Bogotá, Colombia.
Introduction:
The development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) has increased; this study aimed to assess the quality of CPGs for the management of Chagas disease.
Methods:
Following a systematic search of the scientific literature, two reviewers assessed the eligible guidelines using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE) II instrument.
Results:
Five CPGs were included. The AGREE domains of scope/purpose, stakeholder involvement, and clarity of presentation were rated well, and the domains of applicability and editorial independence received poor ratings.
Conclusions:
The quality of CPGs for Chagas disease is poor, and significant work is required to develop high-quality guidelines.
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