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Levels of Evidence Supporting Recommendations in Gastroenterology

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: We aimed to analyze gastrointestinal guidelines to assess the quality of evidence and strength of recommendation. METHODS: We abstracted clinical practice guidelines and guidance statements from 4 American gastroenterology societies (American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Association for the Study of Liver Disease) and the US Multi-Society Task Force. RESULTS: Of the 3,609 statements analyzed, only 13% were supported by high level of evidence. The number of statements published annually is increasing, but the level of evidence supporting recommendations is declining over time. DISCUSSION: This analysis highlights the need for high quality research in gastroenterology to support the development of stronger evidence-based guideline statements.

Source: Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology

DOI: 10.14309/ctg.0000000000000797

Authors: Miyabi Saito, Amy Yu, Nneka N. Ufere, Andrew Chan, Bharati Kochar

Institutions: Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, University of California, San Francisco

Language: English

Topic: Clinical practice guidelines implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,800