02 - The health question(s) are described.
The health question(s) covered by the guideline is (are) specifically described.
User’s Manual Description:
A detailed description of the health questions covered by the guideline should be provided, particularly for the key recommendations (see Item 17), although they need not be phrased as questions. Following the examples provided in question 1:
- How many times a year should the HbA1c be measured in patients with diabetes mellitus?
- What should the daily aspirin dosage for patients with proven acute myocardial infarction be?
- Does population-based colorectal screening using the fecal occult blood test reduce mortality of colorectal cancer?
- Is self-monitoring effective for blood glucose control in patients with Type 2 diabetes?
Where to Look:
Examine the opening paragraphs/chapters for a description of the scope and purpose of the guideline. In some cases, the questions are described in a document separate from the guideline, for instance in a search specification. Examples of commonly labeled sections or chapters in a guideline where this information can be found include:== questions, scope, purpose, rationale, and background.
How to Rate:
Item content includes the following CRITERIA:
- target population
- intervention(s) or exposure(s)
- comparisons (if appropriate)
- outcome(s)
- health care setting or context
Additional CONSIDERATIONS:
- Is the item well written? Are the descriptions clear and concise?
- Is the item content easy to find in the guideline?
- Is there enough information provided in the question(s) for anyone to initiate the development of a guideline on this topic or to understand the patients/populations and contexts profiled in the guideline?
