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11.03.2021 | Review Article
Treatment of urinary incontinence: a critical appraisal of clinical practice guidelines with the AGREE II instrument
verfasst von:
Flávia Blaseck Sorrilha, Lauren Giustti Mazzei, Luciane Cruz Lopes, Silvio Barberato-Filho, Juliana Castro, Analaura Castro, Claudia Marcela Vélez, Cristiane de Cássia Bergamaschi
Erschienen in:
International Urogynecology Journal
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Ausgabe 10/2021
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Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis
This systematic review evaluated the rigor of the development of clinical practice guidelines (CPG).
Methods
The searched sources were MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, and specific databases of CPG. Reviewers, organized in triplicate and independently, selected the studies and assessed the quality of the guidelines using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE II) instrument, which contains six domains for classification. The classification of the CPGs prioritized the domain 3 (developmental rigor) considering: high (score > 60%), moderate (score 30–60%), or low quality (score < 30%). The results were checked for discrepancies and decided by consensus. The interventions were described. Descriptive statistics presented the results.
Results
Of the ten CPGs evaluated, five were of high methodological quality, three were of moderate quality, and two of low quality. Three documents were not recommended for use. The domains with the highest scores were scope and purpose (mean = 90.1%) and clarity of presentation (mean = 88.9%). The domains of editorial independence (mean = 41.4%) and applicability (mean = 29.3%) were those with the lowest score. The most cited interventions in CPGs were the nonpharmacological, such as lifestyle interventions, bladder training, or re-education and pelvic floor muscle training.
Conclusion
Most guidelines showed rigor in development and were recommended for use; however, editorial independence and applicability were domains that need to be improved in these documents. Our findings can guide the choice of CPG for the treatment of urinary incontinence.