The most common approach to developing guidelines is to base recommendations on the highest level of published evidence as assessed using a standard guideline methodology by an independent methods expert team. Where scant evidence exists, methodologies can be used to achieve consensus on recommendations.
Developing de novo CPGs is a resource-intensive process, so EASO will provide support and shared experience to members who wish to develop or adapt their own national versions.
The aims of this initiative are to:
- Map existing obesity clinical practice guidelines in Europe and determine differences/similarities in availability and use of national CPGs
- Map national demand for support to adapt, create and/or communicate CPGs
- Bring together EASO national members and/or COMs to discuss and share common approaches, recommendations, key messages, implementation strategies
- identify gaps and needs and learn from countries that have recently developed and implemented CPGs
- Support EASO members by providing guidance, training, and resources.
Member support will include:
- An EASO CPG guide that includes CPG decision tools and process support documents
- CPG slide decks, checklists, workshop/meeting agendas, schedules, etc.
- EASO CPG Core Principles
- EASO CPG Dissemination and Implementation Guide (including infographics, PPT templates)