23 - Competing interests of development group members
Competing interests of guideline development group members have been recorded and addressed.
User’s Manual Description:
There are circumstances when members of the development group may have competing interests. For example, this would apply to a member of the development group whose research on the topic covered by the guideline is also funded by a pharmaceutical company. There should be an explicit statement that all group members have declared whether they have any competing interests.
Where to Look:
Examine the paragraphs/chapters describing the guideline development group or acknowledgements section. Examples of commonly labeled sections or chapters in a guideline where this information can be found include: methods, conflicts of interest, guideline panel, and appendix.
How to Rate:
Item content includes the following CRITERIA:
- description of the types of competing interests considered
- methods by which potential competing interests were sought
- description of the competing interests
- description of how the competing interests influenced the guideline process and development of recommendations
Additional CONSIDERATIONS:
- Is the item well written? Are the descriptions clear and concise?
- Is the item content easy to find in the guideline?
- What measures were taken to minimize the influence of competing interests on guideline development or formulation of the recommendations?
