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  1. Wong ZY, Ou KQ, Prasad A, Say WX, Nalliah S
    Aust J Gen Pract, 2022 10;51(10):758-765.
    PMID: 36184858 DOI: 10.31128/AJGP-01-22-6288
    BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Nausea, vomiting and hyperemesis in early pregnancy are common in primary care, and hospital care is required in severe cases. The aim of this review is to appraise relevant clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to manage hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) by using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) checklist.

    METHOD: A systematic search was conducted employing PubMed, Cochrane and ScienceDirect from inception until May 2021. The quality of four CPGs were evaluated by two appraisers independently using the AGREE II checklist.

    RESULTS: Four international CPGs that fulfilled the criteria were included in this review; all scored over 50% according to the AGREE II tool. Applying a modified categorisation standard, CPGs were considered as either 'recommended' or 'recommended with modifications'.

    DISCUSSION: The synthesis of all four CPGs suggested similar management strategies for HG, with minor differences. Medical practitioners could use the guiding principles of management on the basis of the needs of individual patients.

    Matched MeSH terms: Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  2. Saikia A, Patil SS, Ms M, Cv D, Sabarish R, Pandian S, et al.
    Dent Traumatol, 2023 Aug;39(4):371-380.
    PMID: 36920339 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12838
    BACKGROUND/AIMS: Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) are considered a public health problem due to their high prevalence and associated physical, economic, psychological and social consequences. Hence, good Clinical Practice Guidelines are essential to achieving a favourable prognosis. The aim of this review was to appraise the existing Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) on TDI using AGREE II and AGREE-REX.

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic search for existing guidelines on TDI was performed on PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, National Institute for Health Care Excellence, BMJ Best Practice, Trip database, Guideline International Network, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, World Health Organisation, Web of Science and 'Ministry of Health worldwide' databases. Four appraisers independently appraised the included CPGs. The AGREE II tool was applied to assess the methodological quality, while AGREE REX assessed the quality of recommendations of the included guidelines.

    RESULTS: Of the 7736 titles screened, three guidelines, namely the International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines (IADT), and the Italian and Malaysian guidelines, were included for the final analysis. These guidelines were published between 2019 and 2020. The AGREE II analysis demonstrated scores above 80% for the IADT and Italian guidelines for the scope and purpose domain. Overall, the Malaysian guidelines achieved the highest score for all domains. The AGREE REX analysis indicated variability in implementation across the nine items, with five that scored above the midpoint of 4.0 on the response scale. Both the Italian and the IADT guidelines had a similar score for the values and preference domains (36.36%).

    CONCLUSIONS: Several deficiencies exist in the methodological quality of existing CPGs on TDI. Future guidelines should consider improvements for domains such as 'rigour of development', 'stakeholder involvement' and 'applicability' to overcome the existing limitations.

    Matched MeSH terms: Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  3. Citation: Manangement Guideline of Malaria in Malaysia. Putrajaya: Ministry of Health, Malaysia; 2014
    Keywords: CPG
    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic
  4. Citation: Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Colorectal Carcinoma. Putrajaya: Ministry of Health, Malaysia; 2018

    Quick Reference: http://www.acadmed.org.my/view_file.cfm?fileid=923
    Keywords: CPG
    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic
  5. Citation:
    Research Ethics Committee. Guidelines for Ethical Review of Clinical Research or Research Involving Human Subjects. Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; 2014
    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic
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    The Malaysian Code of Responsible Conduct in Research. Cyberjaya: Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT); 2017
    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic
  7. ISBN: 978-967-0769-14-1
    Citation: Jadual Pelupusan Rekod Perubatan. Putrajaya: Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia; 2016
    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic
  8. Citation: Garis panduan perlaksanaan komuniti Sihat Perkasa Negara (KOSPEN). Putrajaya: Ministry of Health, Malaysia; 2013
    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic
  9. Citation: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Conducting Research in Ministry of Health (MOH) Institutions and Facilities, Third Edition. Putrajaya: Ministry of Health, Malaysia; 2021
    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic
  10. Webbe J, Baba A, Butcher NJ, Rodrigues C, Stallwood E, Goren K, et al.
    Pediatrics, 2023 Sep 01;152(3).
    PMID: 37641894 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-060765
    BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is variability in the selection and reporting of outcomes in neonatal trials with key information frequently omitted. This can impact applicability of trial findings to clinicians, families, and caregivers, and impair evidence synthesis. The Neonatal Core Outcomes Set describes outcomes agreed as clinically important that should be assessed in all neonatal trials, and Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT)-Outcomes 2022 is a new, harmonized, evidence-based reporting guideline for trial outcomes. We reviewed published trials using CONSORT-Outcomes 2022 guidance to identify exemplars of neonatal core outcome reporting to strengthen description of outcomes in future trial publications.

    METHODS: Neonatal trials including >100 participants per arm published between 2015 to 2020 with a primary outcome included in the Neonatal Core Outcome Set were identified. Primary outcome reporting was reviewed using CONSORT 2010 and CONSORT-Outcomes 2022 guidelines by assessors recruited from Cochrane Neonatal. Examples of clear and complete outcome reporting were identified with verbatim text extracted from trial reports.

    RESULTS: Thirty-six trials were reviewed by 39 assessors. Examples of good reporting for CONSORT 2010 and CONSORT-Outcomes 2022 criteria were identified and subdivided into 3 outcome categories: "survival," "short-term neonatal complications," and "long-term developmental outcomes" depending on the core outcomes to which they relate. These examples are presented to strengthen future research reporting.

    CONCLUSIONS: We have identified examples of good trial outcome reporting. These illustrate how important neonatal outcomes should be reported to meet the CONSORT 2010 and CONSORT-Outcomes 2022 guidelines. Emulating these examples will improve the transmission of information relating to outcomes and reduce associated research waste.

    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic
  11. Mohd Sani N, Aziz Z, Kamarulzaman A
    BioDrugs, 2024 May;38(3):405-423.
    PMID: 38472644 DOI: 10.1007/s40259-024-00649-2
    BACKGROUND: Hesitation about using biosimilars still exists among healthcare professionals (HCPs), despite extensive experience with their use. Globally, several health organisations and societies from various specialties have issued biosimilar position statements to guide the use of biosimilars in their specialties. However, it is uncertain how similar or different their positions or recommendations are or whether these positions have evolved with the increased experience and availability of new evidence.

    OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to describe and assess the recommendations of published position statements regarding several aspects of biosimilars across specialties and determine whether these positions have changed with the emergence of new evidence.

    METHODS: We systematically searched for published position statements of biosimilars in online databases and included statements written in English. The search was from the inception of the databases until May 2023. Two reviewers independently extracted the data. Only position statements that included recommendations to guide the use of biosimilars in clinical practice and were issued by health organisations and societies, including expert panels, were included. We synthesised recommendations on five aspects: prescribing practice, extrapolation of indication, interchangeability, treatment initiation with biosimilars in biologic-naïve patients, and pharmacovigilance.

    RESULTS: The review included 25 papers involving eight specialties, 16 of which were from European countries, 1 from an international organisation representing 49 countries, and 6 from various countries. The papers were published between 2009 and 2020, with 19 published between 2015 and 2020. Of the five aspects of biosimilars assessed, nearly half (11 of 25) of the papers at the time they were published did not base their positions on a scientific or evidence-based approach. Only 4 of the 25 position papers were identified as revisions of their previous papers. With increasing experience in biosimilars and the emergence of new evidence, about 60% (16 of 25) of the papers contained outdated recommendations, particularly on two aspects. They were extrapolations of indications and interchangeability (including switching). The recommendations for most papers for three other aspects were still appropriate. These were prescribing biosimilars by their brand name and active ingredient, initiating treatment with biosimilars in biologic-naïve patients, and monitoring the long-term safety of biosimilars through pharmacovigilance. For four of the revised papers, their position evolved from opposing indication extrapolation for biosimilars to accepting it, while the position of two papers shifted from not recommending biosimilar switching to permitting the practice. Meanwhile, most papers were against automatic substitution by pharmacists because the evidence for this practice was still limited.

    CONCLUSIONS: Across specialties, the variability among the position statements is seen for extrapolation of indications for biosimilars and interchangeability (including switching). This requires a revision, considering the latest evidence and growing experience with the use of biosimilars in extrapolated indications and with switching.

    Matched MeSH terms: Practice Guidelines as Topic
  12. Ogawa O
    Int J Urol, 2011 Jan;18(1):87-91.
    PMID: 21198942 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2010.02659.x
    As part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Urological Association of Asia (UAA), the Asian School of Urology, Young Leaders' Workshop was held in Kyoto, 23-25 April 2010. The workshop focused on future national Asian leaders in the field of Urology and was arranged by the Asian School of Urology (ASU), an educational branch of the UAA, and Dr Osamu Ogawa, the workshop Organizer. Urologists from several Japanese universities contributed to the workshop as advisors, taskforce members, and group members. The workshop was also actively supported by Dr Allen Chiu (Taiwan) and Dr Stephen Lim (Singapore). A younger generation of urologists was invited to attend the workshop and, in all, 29 delegates from 17 countries (Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam), chosen on the basis of recommendations from local councils, attended. The purpose of the workshop was to open channels of communication between future Asian leaders in Urology. The workshop topic was "Asian Clinical Guidelines". Workshop participants were divided into five groups addressing distinct issues associated with the notion of clinical guidelines: Group A, General Problems; Group B, Prostate Cancer; Group C, Stone Disease; Group D, Infectious Diseases; and Group E, Bladder Cancer. The workshop consisted of an introductory session, followed by three main sessions, each of which consisted of a group discussion of specific problems associated with the establishment of Asian Guidelines for Urological Diseases and how best to deal with them, followed by a plenary presentation of the outcomes.
    Matched MeSH terms: Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  13. Citation: Occupational Health Unit, Disease Control Division. Guidelines on Prevention and Management of Tuberculosis for Health Care Workers in Ministry of Health Malaysia. Putrajaya: Ministry of Health, Malaysia; 2012
    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic*
  14. Sukonthasarn A, Borghi C, Chan YH, Cheng F, Choi HI, Mehta R, et al.
    Eur J Intern Med, 2024 Sep;127:25-30.
    PMID: 38960822 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2024.06.026
    Hypertension remains a major problem worldwide, especially across the Asia-Pacific region, which reports high prevalence rates and slow improvements in treatment rate and blood pressure (BP) control rate. Asian patients with hypertension may also vary with regard to phenotype and the epidemiology of the complications of hypertension, especially when compared with Western patients. Given these differences, Western guidelines may not necessarily be applicable to countries in the Asia Pacific. This narrative review aims to provide a critical comparison between the recently published European Society of Hypertension (ESH) 2023 guidelines and existing local guidelines in select Asian countries, offer expert opinion on how to fill gaps in the ESH 2023 guidelines for hypertension in the Asian context, and examine the need for harmonisation of hypertension guidelines worldwide. This review focuses on the definition and diagnosis of hypertension, the treatment thresholds and targets, and recommendations on the use of pharmacotherapy.
    Matched MeSH terms: Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  15. Goh HH, Bourne PE
    PLoS Comput Biol, 2020 06;16(6):e1007946.
    PMID: 32584810 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1007946
    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic*
  16. Agha RA, Borrelli MR, Vella-Baldacchino M, Thavayogan R, Orgill DP, STROCSS Group
    Int J Surg, 2017 Oct;46:198-202.
    PMID: 28890409 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.08.586
    INTRODUCTION: The development of reporting guidelines over the past 20 years represents a major advance in scholarly publishing with recent evidence showing positive impacts. Whilst over 350 reporting guidelines exist, there are few that are specific to surgery. Here we describe the development of the STROCSS guideline (Strengthening the Reporting of Cohort Studies in Surgery).

    METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We published our protocol apriori. Current guidelines for case series (PROCESS), cohort studies (STROBE) and randomised controlled trials (CONSORT) were analysed to compile a list of items which were used as baseline material for developing a suitable checklist for surgical cohort guidelines. These were then put forward in a Delphi consensus exercise to an expert panel of 74 surgeons and academics via Google Forms.

    RESULTS: The Delphi exercise was completed by 62% (46/74) of the participants. All the items were passed in a single round to create a STROCSS guideline consisting of 17 items.

    CONCLUSION: We present the STROCSS guideline for surgical cohort, cross-sectional and case-control studies consisting of a 17-item checklist. We hope its use will increase the transparency and reporting quality of such studies. This guideline is also suitable for cross-sectional and case control studies. We encourage authors, reviewers, journal editors and publishers to adopt these guidelines.

    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic*
  17. Lo TL, Warden M, He Y, Si T, Kalyanasundaram S, Thirunavukarasu M, et al.
    Asia Pac Psychiatry, 2016 Jun;8(2):154-71.
    PMID: 27062665 DOI: 10.1111/appy.12234
    Providing optimal care to patients with recent-onset psychosis can improve outcomes and reduce relapse. However, there is a lack of consistency of the implementation of guidelines for such patients across the Asia-Pacific region. We determined a pragmatic set of recommendations for use on a day-to-day basis to help provide optimal care at this crucial stage of illness. The recommendations were developed over a series of meetings by an international faculty of 15 experts from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and South Africa. A structured search of the PubMed database was conducted. This was further developed based on the faculty's clinical experience and knowledge of the literature into 10 key aspects of optimal care for patients during the first five years of a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, with particular relevance to the Asia-Pacific region. Several common principles emerged: adherence to antipsychotic medications is crucial; substance abuse, psychiatric and medical comorbidities should be addressed; psychosocial interventions play a pivotal role; and family members can play a vital role in overall patient care. By following these recommendations, clinicians may improve outcomes for patients with recent-onset psychosis.
    Matched MeSH terms: Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  18. Lo Vecchio A, Dias JA, Berkley JA, Boey C, Cohen MB, Cruchet S, et al.
    J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, 2016 Aug;63(2):226-35.
    PMID: 26835905 DOI: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001133
    OBJECTIVE: Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a major cause of child mortality and morbidity. This study aimed at systematically reviewing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) on AGE to compare recommendations and provide the basis for developing single universal guidelines.

    METHODS: CPGs were identified by searching MEDLINE, Cochrane-Library, National Guideline Clearinghouse and Web sites of relevant societies/organizations producing and/or endorsing CPGs.

    RESULTS: The definition of AGE varies among the 15 CPGs identified. The parameters most frequently recommended to assess dehydration are skin turgor and sunken eyes (11/15, 73.3%), general appearance (11/15, 66.6%), capillary refill time, and mucous membranes appearance (9/15, 60%). Oral rehydration solution is universally recognized as first-line treatment. The majority of CPGs recommend hypo-osmolar (Na 45-60 mmol/L, 11/15, 66.6 %) or low-osmolality (Na 75 mmol/L, 9/15, 60%) solutions. In children who fail oral rehydration, most CPGs suggest intravenous rehydration (66.6%). However, nasogastric tube insertion for fluid administration is preferred according by 5/15 CPGs (33.3%). Changes in diet and withdrawal of food are discouraged by all CPGs, and early refeeding is strongly recommended in 13 of 15 (86.7%). Zinc is recommended as an adjunct to ORS by 10 of 15 (66.6%) CPGs, most of them from low-income countries. Probiotics are considered by 9 of 15 (60%) CPGs, 5 from high-income countries. Antiemetics are not recommended in 9 of 15 (60%) CPGs. Routine use of antibiotics is discouraged.

    CONCLUSIONS: Key recommendations for the management of AGE in children are similar in CPGs. Together with accurate review of evidence-base this may represent a starting point for developing universal recommendations for the management of children with AGE worldwide.

    Matched MeSH terms: Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  19. Citation: Management of Snakebite. Putrajaya: Ministry of Health, Malaysia; 2017
    Matched MeSH terms: Guidelines as Topic
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