A health care organization is determining which clinical practice guidelines to adopt when providing client care
The organization is using the AGREE Instrument for Assessing Guidelines because this checklist helps the organization determine which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Scope and purpose
2. Stakeholder involvement
3. Rigor of development
4. Clarity and presentation
5. Author credentials
6. Application
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
The AGREE Instrument for Assessing Guidelines outlines the primary facets of the clinical practice guideline being appraised for adoption. It includes the following criteria: scope and purpose, stakeholder involvement, rigor of development, clarity and presentation, application, and editorial independence. Author credentials is not a criteria of this checklist.
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