Open AccessS48– “Less is more”
Author(s) -
Westby Maggie
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1016/j.otohns.2010.04.170
Subject(s) - computer science
ments. Of course, the connection between these four guidelines had to be guaranteed. For example, all should use the same definitions and the same criteria for referral. This was done by a network group in which one or two delegates from the monodisciplinary study groups participated. The network group also formulated recommendations to facilitate cooperation and communication between disciplines. RESULTS: Four monodisciplinary guidelines were produced together with a connecting network guideline. Their main recommendations and the most important differences with former guidelines will be shown. DISCUSSION (CONCLUSION): Main advantages and disadvantages of the new procedure will be presented. TARGET AUDIENCE(S): 1. Evidence synthesizer, developer of systematic reviews or meta-analyses 2. Guideline developer 3. Guideline implementer 4. Consumers’ and patients’ representatives