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1. Organization and structure
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National or professional coordinated program. Development by (multidisciplinary) working groups, including healthcare practitioners, systematic reviewers and/or methodologists and patients.
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2. Preparation
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Definition of scope and objectives. Formulation of health and clinical questions and patient-important outcomes. Specification of targeted patient or population groups and intended users.
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3. Development process
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Identification of evidence via systematic literature search. Assessment and synthesis of evidence. Translation of evidence into recommendations for daily practice and health policy.
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4. Validation
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External review of draft guidelines by peers and stakeholders, as well as, if feasible, by field-testing.
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5. Dissemination and implementation
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Publication on paper and/or electronically via website or journal. Further implementation via tailored strategies to promote the actual use of the guideline.
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6. Evaluation and revision
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Regular update based on scheduled review (every 3 to 5 years) and updating procedure.
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