{Reference Type}: Systematic Review
{Title}: Critical quality appraisal and algorithm development of clinical practice guidelines for management of poststroke sensory loss: a systematic review.
{Author}: Li X;Xing X;Yao N;
{Journal}: BMJ Open
{Volume}: 13
{Issue}: 11
{Year}: 2023 11 17
{Factor}: 3.006
{DOI}: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074082
{Abstract}: This study aimed to assess the methodological quality of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) associated with the management of poststroke sensory loss and develop an algorithm for health professionals.<BR>We conducted a systematic review for relevant CPGs published between 2017 and 2022 using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Checklist. Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II instrument was used to assess methodological quality. Recommendations for managing poststroke sensory loss from high and average-quality CPGs were summarised and developed into an algorithm.<BR>First, 1458 records were identified from the database searches and other sources. Finally, four CPGs were included: three were rated as high quality and one as average quality. Twenty-two recommendations were summarised from these CPGs and used to develop a draft algorithm. Then, we revised the draft algorithm developed by the authors based on expert feedback to form the final version.<BR>The four CPGs included in this study had good quality. Based on these CPGs, we developed an algorithm to facilitate health professionals' adherence to CPGs and contribute to evidence-based medicine. In the future, more high-quality CPGs are required to give further scientific and convincing evidence to manage poststroke sensory loss.