All Element Summary |
Action (in Conditional) |
Appropriate activity to be carried out given the specific circumstances defined by values of decision variables.
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anonymous complexType |
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ActionBenefit (in Action) |
An improvement in status of some measured outcome that may occur as a result of following a recommendation
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simple, 3 attributes |
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ActionCost (in Action) |
Cost of performing a specific action
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simple, 3 attributes |
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ActionDescription (in Action) |
Text that provides and amplifies information about an action
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simple, 3 attributes |
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ActionRiskHarm (in Action) |
Risk or adverse outcome associated with a specified action
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simple, 3 attributes |
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ActionStep (in Algorithm) |
Specifies clinical actions that are to be performed in the patient-care process (GLIF)
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simple, 3 attributes |
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ActionType (in Action) |
A categorization of activity directed by a conditional
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simple |
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ActionValue (in Action) |
A specified state of an action
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simple, 3 attributes |
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Adaptation (in Identity) |
Indicates that the guideline has been adapted from another guideline
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Algorithm (in KnowledgeComponents) |
A flowchart representation of the stages and activities in health management described by the guideline
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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AnticipatedBarrier (in ImplementationPlan) |
A factor that might be expected to impede operationalization of the guideline
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simple, 3 attributes |
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AnticipatedEnabler (in ImplementationPlan) |
A factor that might be expected to promote operationalization of the guideline
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simple, 3 attributes |
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Availability (in Identity) |
Information regarding sources of a guideline and associated documentation
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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AvailableOption (in Purpose) |
Principal alternative preventive, diagnostic, or therapeutic strategies considered
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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BackgroundInformation (in KnowledgeComponents) |
Information relevant to the guideline’s topic but not related to other Knowledge Components
Type: |
anyType |
Content: |
any |
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BranchStep (in Algorithm) |
Directs flow in alternate directions (GLIF)
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simple, 3 attributes |
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CareSetting (in IntendedAudience) |
The settings in which the guideline is intended for use
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Certainty (type GemBasicType) |
Indication of the likelihood that this recommendation will lead to specified outcomes
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Citation (in Identity) |
Bibliographic citation
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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CommitteeExpertise (in CommitteeName) |
Expertise present within the group that authored guideline
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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CommitteeMember (in CommitteeName) |
Name of member of guideline development committee
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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CommitteeName (in Developer) |
Formal name of committee within developer organization responsible for developing guideline
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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CompanionDocument (in Identity) |
Refers to other documents (including Technical Reports, Consumer Guidelines, Quick Reference Guidelines) produced by the guideline developer relevant to the guideline
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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ComparableGuideline (in Developer) |
Another guideline on the same or similar topic
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Conditional (in Recommendation) |
A recommendation applicable under circumstances specified by an if-then statement.
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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ConditionalStep (in Algorithm) |
Directs flow from one guideline step to another based on the evaluation of a criterion (GLIF)
Type: |
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simple, 3 attributes |
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ConflictOfInterest (in Developer) |
Potential situations in which financial or other considerations may compromise, or have the appearance of compromising, a developer’s professional judgment
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Contact (in Availability) |
Person or organization to contact for additional information about a guideline
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Cost (type GemBasicType) |
Overall cost of performing this recommendation
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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CostAnalysis (in MethodOfDevelopment) |
Describes any formal cost analysis performed
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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DecisionVariable (in Conditional) |
A condition that must be tested to indicate the appropriateness of a conditional recommendation.
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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DecisionVariableCost (in DecisionVariable) |
The cost of testing a decision variable
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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DecisionVariableDescription (in DecisionVariable) |
Text that provides and amplifies information about a decision variable
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Definition (in KnowledgeComponents) |
Concise description of terminology relevant to the guideline
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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DescriptionEvidenceCollection (in MethodOfDevelopment) |
A description of methods used to collect, identify, and retrieve scientific evidence on each question on which recommendations are based, including details on computer searches (including dates) and use of personal files and bibliographies
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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DescriptionEvidenceCombination (in MethodOfDevelopment) |
Method of synthesis used to combine the scientific evidence quantitatively or otherwise
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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Developer (in GuidelineDocument) |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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DeveloperName (in Developer) |
Organization(s) responsible for developing the guideline
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Directive (in Imperative) |
An appropriate activity for the eligible population.
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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DirectiveBenefit (in Directive) |
An improvement in status that may occur as a result of following a directive
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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DirectiveCost (in Directive) |
Cost of performing a specific directive
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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DirectiveDescription (in Directive) |
Text that provides and amplifies information about a directive
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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DirectiveRiskHarm (in Directive) |
Risk or adverse outcome associated with implementation of a directive
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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DirectiveType (in Directive) |
A categorization of activity directed by an imperative
Type: |
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Content: |
simple |
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DirectiveValue (in Directive) |
The specified state of a directive
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Electronic (in Availability) |
Information regarding sources of guideline in electronic format
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Eligibility (in TargetPopulation) |
Describes population that the recommendations are intended to affect; identifies restrictions on guideline use such as within a managed care organization or geographic region
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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Endorser (in Developer) |
Organization that has endorsed the guideline
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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EvidenceQuality (type GemBasicType) |
An indication of methodologic rigor of the studies that support the specified recommendation
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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EvidenceQualityRatingScheme (in RatingScheme) |
Criteria for rating quality of evidence
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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EvidenceSelectionCriteria (in DescriptionEvidenceCollection) |
Methods used to choose the evidence that informs guideline development, including inclusion and exclusion criteria for specific studies
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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EvidenceTimePeriod (in DescriptionEvidenceCollection) |
Publication date of earliest and most recent evidence considered
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Exception (in Purpose) |
Situations in which socially relevant factors permit an exception to be made in applying the guidelines; including home and family situation, constraints on health care delivery system
Type: |
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simple, 3 attributes |
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ExclusionCriterion (in Eligibility) |
A criterion whose presence excludes the applicability of the recommendations
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Expiration (in RevisionPlan) |
Time (or date) that recommendations cease to be valid
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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ExternalReview (in Testing) |
Methods of eliciting peer review comments and vetting guideline draft
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Flexibility (type GemBasicType) |
Indication of options in performing imperative
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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FormalAppraisal (in Testing) |
Evaluation of the guideline draft to appraise its validity and usability (e.g., COGS), quality (e.g., AGREE) and implementability (e.g., GLIA)
Type: |
anyType |
Content: |
any |
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Funding (in Developer) |
Source of financial support for guideline development
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Goal (type GemBasicType) |
The state that a recommendation is intended to achieve, maintain, or avoid
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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GuidelineDocument |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
Content: |
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Used: |
never |
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GuidelineLength (in Citation) |
Number of pages in printed document
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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GuidelineTitle (in Identity) |
Complete title of the guideline
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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HealthOutcome (in Purpose) |
The most important specific outcomes (health, economic, etc) considered in the guideline
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Identity (in GuidelineDocument) |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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Imperative (in Recommendation) |
Recommendation directed at the entire target population without limitation.
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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ImplementationPlan (in GuidelineDocument) |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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ImplementationStrategy (in ImplementationPlan) |
Specific plans for implementing the recommendations
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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InclusionCriterion (in Eligibility) |
A criterion whose presence is necessary for the guideline recommendations to be applicable
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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IntendedAudience (in GuidelineDocument) |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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KnowledgeComponents (in GuidelineDocument) |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
Content: |
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Linkage (type GemBasicType) |
Indicator of a relationship between this recommendation and other knowledge component(s)
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Logic (type GemBasicType) |
Boolean operators that indicate how directives are to be combined
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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MainFocus (in Purpose) |
Primary disease/condition, treatment/intervention, health practice, service, or technology addressed in the guideline main focus
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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MemberExpertise (in CommitteeMember) |
Professional expertise of individual guideline committee member
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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MethodOfDevelopment (in GuidelineDocument) |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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MethodsToReachJudgment (in MethodOfDevelopment) |
Group judgment techniques used to reach judgment on recommendations; a description of how the developer made the transition from evidence to recommendation
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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NumberSourceDocuments (in DescriptionEvidenceCollection) |
Number of source documents identified
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Objective (in Purpose) |
General goals that implementation of the guideline is intended to bring about
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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PatientResource (in CompanionDocument) |
A patient-oriented summary of guideline content or a resource intended to assist patients with guideline application.
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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PerformanceMeasure (in ImplementationPlan) |
Guideline-derived tool to measure the quality of care they provide by defining specific, measurable elements
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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PilotTesting (in Testing) |
Preliminary validation testing
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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PredictiveValue (in TestParameter) |
An indication of the probability of an outcome occurring when a particular value of the decision variable is present
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Print (in Availability) |
Information regarding sources of guideline in print format
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Purpose (in GuidelineDocument) |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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QualifyingStatement (in MethodOfDevelopment) |
Important caveat relating to a major recommendation.
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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QuantificationHarmBenefit (in MethodOfDevelopment) |
Quantification of benefits or risks associated with implementation of guideline
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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QuickReferenceGuide (in CompanionDocument) |
A concise document that summarizes guideline recommendations for clinicians
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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RatingScheme (in MethodOfDevelopment) |
Criteria for rating quality of evidence and/or strength of recommendation
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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Rationale (in Purpose) |
Reasons for developing recommendations including why the guideline was developed/needed, e.g., evidence of practice variation or inappropriate practice
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Reason (type GemBasicType) |
An explanation or justification for a recommendation
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Recommendation (in KnowledgeComponents) |
Statement of appropriate practice and the conditions under which it is to be undertaken.
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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RecommendationStrength (type GemBasicType) |
An indication of the guideline developers' level of support for a given recommendation
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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RecommendationStrengthRatingScheme (in RatingScheme) |
Criteria for rating strength of recommendation
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Reference (type GemBasicType) |
Specific citation relevant to this imperative recommendation
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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ReleaseDate (in Identity) |
Date on which the guideline was released to the public
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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ResearchAgenda (in KnowledgeComponents) |
Proposal for further scientific investigation to correct identified deficiencies in the evidence base for this guideline topic
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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RevisionPlan (in GuidelineDocument) |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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RoleOfSponsor (in Developer) |
The sponsor’s part in developing, modifying, and reporting the guideline
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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RolePatientPreference (in MethodOfDevelopment) |
Role of patient preferences for possible outcomes of care when the appropriateness of a clinical intervention involves a substantial element of personal choice or values
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simple, 3 attributes |
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RoleValueJudgment (in MethodOfDevelopment) |
Implicit or explicit process for judging relative desirability of health, economic, and process outcomes associated with alternative practices
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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ScheduledReview (in RevisionPlan) |
Future time (or date) planned to review continued appropriateness of recommendations
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Scope (in Imperative) |
Implicit eligibility criteria for an imperative statement
Type: |
anyType |
Content: |
any |
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Sensitivity (in TestParameter) |
An indication of the probability of the decision variable being present under specific clinical circumstances
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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SpecificationHarmBenefit (in MethodOfDevelopment) |
Qualitative description of anticipated benefits and potential risks associated with implementation of guideline
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Specificity (in TestParameter) |
An indication of the probability of the decision variable being absent under specific clinical circumstances
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Status (in Identity) |
Statement of whether the guideline is original or a revised or updated version of a previously issued document
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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StructuredAbstract (in Identity) |
A summary statement that describes a guideline using structured headings
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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SynchronizationStep (in Algorithm) |
Synchronization Step represents a convergence of other steps (GLIF)
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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TargetPopulation (in GuidelineDocument) |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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TechnicalReport (in CompanionDocument) |
A document or document component that describes in detail the method of guideline development
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Term (in Definition) |
A word or phrase defined in the guideline
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
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TermMeaning (in Term) |
Precise meaning of words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to guideline readers; terms are defined as used in this guideline context
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Testing (in GuidelineDocument) |
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
Content: |
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TestParameter (in DecisionVariable) |
Information about the quality of a decision variable
Type: |
anonymous complexType |
Content: |
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Users (in IntendedAudience) |
Intended users of guideline information
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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Value (in DecisionVariable) |
A specified state of a decision variable
Type: |
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Content: |
simple, 3 attributes |
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