Development of review criteria
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The views of patients are included in the process of developing review criteria | Y | Y | |
Criteria are prioritised according to the cost implications (of complying with the criteria for equal health outcomes) | Y | Y | |
The search strategy or keywords used to search the literature are stated | Y | | |
The experts involved in the process of developing review criteria are stated | Y | | |
Criteria are prioritised | Y | | |
Criteria are prioritised according to their importance to patients | | Y | |
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Attributes of review criteria
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Criteria are linked to lowering resources used in the care being reviewed | Y | Y | |
Criteria are presented in computer compatible format, where possible | Y | Y | |
All criteria that are necessary for a review of the topic of care are included | Y | Y | |
The same results should emerge if other people collect data for the criteria | | Y | |
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Usability of review criteria
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Criteria facilitate data collection over a reasonable time period which may include training in data collection | Y | Y | Y |
Criteria facilitate data collection from acceptable sample sizes | Y | | Y |
The average time range required to collect information for criteria based review is indicated | Y | | |
The individuals conducting the review are confident that the criteria are valid | | Y | |
The criteria produce ratings that are easy to interpret into appropriateness of care | | Y | |
The degree of professional expertise required to collect information for criteria based review is indicated | Y | | |