Evaluation and ranking for scientific, transparent and applicable of Chinese Geriatrics guidelines and consensus
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2024.09.009
- VernacularTitle:中国老年医学指南和共识的科学性、透明性和适用性评级
- Author:
Daiping LI
1
;
Qunfang DING
;
Li CAO
;
Lisha HOU
;
Xuchao PENG
;
Birong DONG
;
Jirong YUE
Author Information
1. 国家老年疾病临床医学研究中心/四川大学华西医院老年医学中心，成都 610041
- Keywords:
Geriatrics;
Guidelines;
Consensus;
Clinical practice;
Evaluation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2024;43(9):1137-1142
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:The study aimed to assess the scientific rigor, transparency, and practicality of Chinese geriatric medicine guidelines and consensus published in academic journals.Methods:A systematic search was conducted across 8 major Chinese and English databases to identify guidelines and consensus documents from Chinese scholars in 2022.Results:The selected documents were evaluated using the STAR rating tool, resulting in the inclusion of 2 guidelines and 19 expert consensuses.The total scores ranged from 9.0 to 50.6 points, with an average score of 29.6±13.1 points.The highest score rate in the'Consensus Methods’category of expert consensuses was 47.4%, while the lowest score rate in the'Registration’category was 0.For guidelines, the highest score rate in the'Consensus Methods’category was 42.9%, while the lowest score rates were observed in the'Registration’, 'Plan’, and'Others’categories at 0.Conclusions:The overall quality of geriatric medicine guidelines and consensus in China requires enhancement.There is a need to improve training in guideline consensus development, involve methodologists, elevate the standards for journal publication, and strive to enhance the scientific rigor, transparency, and practicality of guidelines and consensus documents.
