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Table 1 Summary of AGREE II structure and detailed list of items within each domain (from reference 15)

From: A critical appraisal of the quality of adult musculoskeletal ultrasound guidelines using the AGREE II tool: an EuroAIM initiative

Domain 1. Scope and purpose

Item 1

The overall objective(s) of the guideline is (are) specifically described

Item 2

The health question(s) covered by the guideline is (are) specifically described

Item 3

The population (patients, public, etc.) to whom the guideline is meant to apply is specifically described.

Domain 2: Stakeholder involvement

Item 4

The guideline development group includes individuals from all the relevant professional groups.

Item 5

The views and preferences of the target population (patients, public, etc.) have been sought.

Item 6

The target users of the guideline are clearly defined.

Domain 3: Rigor of development

Item 7

Systematic methods were used to search for evidence.

Item 8

The criteria for selecting the evidence are clearly described.

Item 9

The strengths and limitations of the body of evidence are clearly described.

Item 10

The methods for formulating the recommendations are clearly described.

Item 11

The health benefits, side effects, and risks have been considered in formulating the recommendations.

Item 12

There is an explicit link between the recommendations and the supporting evidence.

Item 13

The guideline has been externally reviewed by experts prior to its publication.

Item 14

A procedure for updating the guideline is provided.

Domain 4: Clarity of presentation

Item 15

The recommendations are specific and unambiguous.

Item 16

The different options for management of the condition or health issue are clearly presented.

Item 17

Key recommendations are easily identifiable.

Domain 5: Applicability

Item 18

The guideline describes facilitators and barriers to its application.

Item 19

The guideline provides advice and/or tools on how the recommendations can be put into practice.

Item 20

The potential resource implications of applying the recommendations have been considered.

Item 21

The guideline presents monitoring and/or auditing criteria.

Domain 6: Editorial independence

Item 22

The views of the funding body have not influenced the content of the guideline.

Item 23

Competing interests of guideline development group members have been recorded and addressed.