Table 1 Basic characteristics of guideline programs
Organization | Country | Year of first guideline | Total guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
CBO [18] Dutch Institute for health care improvement | Netherlands | 1980 | > 50 |
CSP [28] Chartered Society of Physiotherapy | England | 1998 | 5–10 |
NHMRC [19] National Health and Medical Research Council | Australia | 1995 | 10–20 |
NZGG [20] New Zealand Guidelines Group | New Zealand | 1998 | > 50 |
SIGN [21] Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network | Scotland | 1995 | > 50 |
USPSTF [22,23] U.S. Preventive Services Task Force | USA | 1989 | > 50 |