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| I. Are the Criteria Valid? |
- Was an explicit and sensible process used to
identify, select, and combine evidence for the criteria?
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- What is the quality of the evidence used in
framing the criteria?
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- If necessary, was an explicit, systematic, and
reliable process used to tap expert opinion?
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- Was an explicit and sensible process used to
consider the relative values of different outcomes?
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- If the quality of the evidence used in originally
framing the criteria was weak, have the criteria themselves been correlated with patient
outcomes?
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| II. Were the Criteria Applied Appropriately? |
- Was the process of applying the criteria reliable,
unbiased, and likely to yield robust conclusions?
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- What is the impact of uncertainty associated with
evidence and values on the criteria-based ratings of process of care?
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| III. Can You Use the Criteria in Your Practice Setting? |
- Are the criteria relevant to your practice
setting?
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- Have the criteria been field-tested for
feasibility of use in diverse settings, including your own?
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