KCE ProcessBook

Research Methods for Clinical Practice Guidelines

KCE Reports 411C (2026)

Summary


How to cite this document?

Jespers Vicky, Verleye Leen, Costa Elena, Vlayen Joan, Struyf Thomas. KCE Process Note: Research Methods for guidelines – update 2025. Methods. Brussels. Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (KCE). 2026. KCE Reports 411. (DOI: 10.57598/R411C)

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. general aspects of guideline developments
  3. Defining the scope and developing review questions
  4. Critical appraisal of the literature
  5. GRADE for interventions
  6. GRADE for diagnostic tests and test-treatment management strategies
  7. Recommendations
  8. Review and validation
  9. Dissemination
  10. Manual KCE - Validated assessment tools

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