22 - Influence of the funding body
The views of the funding body have not influenced the content of the guideline.
User’s Manual Description:
Many guidelines are developed with external funding (e.g., government, professional associations, charity organizations, pharmaceutical companies). Support may be in the form of financial contribution for the complete development, or for parts of it (e.g., printing of the guidelines). There should be an explicit statement that the views or interests of the funding body have not influenced the final recommendations.
Where to Look:
Examine the paragraphs/chapters on the guideline development process or acknowledgements section.
Examples of commonly labeled sections or chapters in a guideline where this information can be found include:
- disclaimer and funding source.
How to Rate:
Item content includes the following CRITERIA:
- the name of the funding body or source of funding (or explicit statement of no funding)
- a statement that the funding body did not influence the content of the guideline
Additional CONSIDERATIONS:
- Is the item well written? Are the descriptions clear and concise?
- Is the item content easy to find in the guideline?
- How did the guideline development group address potential influence from the funding body?
Last modified by Gerritjan Koekkoek on 2024/04/17 13:07
Created by Gerritjan Koekkoek on 2024/04/17 13:07
