Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) for Guidelines: Paper 1 - Using qualitative evidence synthesis to inform guideline scope and develop qualitative findings statements

• Main Authors: Soo Downe (Author), Kenneth W. Finlayson (Author), Theresa A. Lawrie (Author), Simon A. Lewin (Author), Claire Glenton (Author), Sarah Rosenbaum (Author), María Barreix (Author), Özge Tunçalp (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background WHO has recognised the need to ensure that guideline processes are transparent and evidence based, and that the resulting recommendations are relevant and applicable. Along with decision-making criteria that require findings from effectiveness reviews, WHO is increasingly using e...