Evidence based guideline (EBG) methodology
Version 1.1
- Published
- 30 June 2023 (Latest release)
- Type
- Guidance
- Author
- Public Health Scotland
- Health protection
Systematic reviews, incorporating critical appraisal of the literature, are generally considered to be the gold standard for evaluating evidence in the development of evidence-based guidelines (EBG).
This guidance outlines the methodology for developing EBG, in the context of guidance produced under the Scottish Health Protection Network (SHPN).
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