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Reporting quality of chronic kidney disease practice guidelines according to the RIGHT statement: a systematic

Yang Zhao1, Yanyan Li2, Junwei Li2

  • 1Department of Pharmacy, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 3 Kangfuqian Street, Erqi District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province 450052 China.

Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease
|June 12, 2020
PubMed

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This study assessed chronic kidney disease (CKD) guideline reporting quality using the RIGHT checklist. Findings indicate moderate quality, with specific areas needing improvement for better guideline development.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Health Services Research
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • High-quality clinical practice guidelines are crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management relies heavily on evidence-based guidelines.
  • Assessing the reporting quality of CKD guidelines is essential for their reliable implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reporting quality of chronic kidney disease (CKD) guidelines.
  • To identify specific domains within guidelines that require enhanced reporting.
  • To assess the utility of the RIGHT checklist in evaluating guideline quality.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, and relevant websites was conducted for CKD guidelines published between 2008 and 2019.
  • The Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare (RIGHT) checklist was utilized by two independent reviewers.
  • The reporting proportion for each guideline and across seven key domains was calculated.

Main Results:

  • Thirteen CKD guidelines were included in the analysis.
  • The average reporting quality score was 68.57%.
  • Reporting proportions varied across domains, with 'background' scoring highest (81.73%) and 'review and quality assurance' lowest (53.85%).

Conclusions:

  • CKD guidelines demonstrate moderate reporting quality, with notable deficiencies in basic information, evidence, and recommendations.
  • Guideline developers are encouraged to improve reporting transparency and completeness.
  • The RIGHT checklist serves as a valuable tool for enhancing the quality of practice guidelines.
Abstract

Keywords:
RIGHTchronic kidney diseaseclinical practice guidelinereporting quality

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