Table 3 Summarized Methodological Quality of Included Guidelines (AGREE Instrument, Standardized Domain Scores in Brackets)
From: The Systematic Guideline Review: Method, rationale, and test on chronic heart failure
|  | Domain 1 'Scope and Purpose' 3–12 Points | Domain 2 'Stakeholder Involvement' 4–16 Points | Domain 3 'Rigour of Development' 7–28 Points | Domain 4 'Clarity and Presentation' 4–16 Points | Domain 5 'Application' 3–12 Points | Domain 6 'Editorial Independence' 2–8 Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Median | 6.5 (0.39) | 8.5 (0.38) | 17 (0.48) | 12.5 (0.71) | 4.5 (0.17) | 4 (0.33) |
Range | 4–11 (0.11 – 0.89) | 4–12 (0 – 0.67) | 11–23 (0.19 – 0.76) | 10–16 (0.5 – 1.0) | 3–9 (0 – 0.67) | 2–8 (0 – 1.0) |