Quality Appraisal of Clinical Guidelines for Vulvar Disorders Using the AGREE II Instrument
- Author:
Samuel Jun Hao Chau
1
;
Zheng Yi Ooi
1
;
Jun Yi Ng
1
;
Ji Chao Leong
1
;
Sasikala Devi Amirthalingam
2
;
Sivalingam Nalliah
3
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: vulvar disorders; practice guidelines; and consensus; quality appraisal.
- From: International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education 2025;19(3):18-30
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Quality Appraisal of Clinical Guidelines for Vulvar Disorders Using the AGREE II Instrument:ABSTRACT Introduction This systematic review aims to appraise clinical practice guidelines and consensus statements on the management of common benign vulvar disorders using the AGREE II checklist. Methods A systematic search for articles was conducted employing PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, and Science Direct from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2023. The quality of eighteen practice guidelines was independently assessed by four appraisers using the AGREE II checklist. Results Of the eighteen guidelines assessed, one was classified as “recommended”, sixteen were designated as “recommended with modifications” and one as “not recommended”. Conclusion All guidelines proposed similar management strategies for the selected vulvar disorders with only minor variations. Medical practitioners are encouraged to treat patients in accordance with evidence-based recommendations in these guidelines.
- Full text:2026061019022992331Quality Appraisal of Clinical Guidelines for Vulvar Disorders.pdf
