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ESCMID white paper: a guide on ESCMID guidance documents
L Scudeller1, J Rodríguez-Baño2, A Zinkernagel3
1IRCCS Policlinic San Matteo Foundation, Pavia, Italy.
Summary
The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) clarifies terminology and format for its guidance documents. This ensures consistent, high-quality scientific and medical guidance in infectious diseases.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- Medical and Scientific Guidance
Background:
- The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) seeks to enhance its international role in providing medical and scientific guidance.
- Numerous guidance documents exist within the field, necessitating standardized terminology and formats.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the terminology and format for ESCMID guidance documents submitted to Clinical Microbiology and Infection (CMI).
- To highlight the core principles underpinning the development of ESCMID guidance documents.
Main Methods:
- Identification and categorization of five distinct types of ESCMID guidance documents: White Papers, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Consensus Statements, State-of-the-Science Statements, and Position Papers.
- Description of variations in scope, development methods, drafting group composition, and publication formats for each document type.
- Emphasis on the requirement for full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest for all drafting group members.
Main Results:
- ESCMID guidance documents serve as a foundational resource for professionals in related fields.
- These documents are crucial for education and training within the scientific community.
- The development process for guidance documents is a scientific endeavor requiring transparency and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Standardized terminology and formats are essential for ESCMID guidance documents.
- A transparent and rigorous development process is critical for producing high-quality scientific guidance.
- ESCMID guidance documents play a vital role in advancing clinical microbiology and infectious diseases research and practice.
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