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Published in: Implementation Science 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Short report

The AGREE Enterprise: a decade of advancing clinical practice guidelines

Authors: Julie Makarski, Melissa C Brouwers

Published in: Implementation Science | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

The original AGREE (A ppraisal of G uidelines for RE search and E valuation) Instrument was published in 2003, and its revision, the AGREE II, in 2009. Together, they filled an important gap in the guideline and quality of care fields. Ten years later, the AGREE Enterprise reflects on a trajectory of projects and international collaboration that have contributed to advancing the science and quality of practice guidelines and the uptake of AGREE/AGREE II.

Findings

The AGREE Enterprise has undertaken activities to improve the tool and to develop resources to support its use. Since 2003, the uptake and adoption of AGREE by the international community has been swift and broad. A total of 33 language translations of the original AGREE Instrument and the current AGREE II are available and were initiated by the international community. A recent scan of the published literature identified over 600 articles that referenced the AGREE tools. The AGREE tools have been widely received and applied, with several organizations having incorporated the AGREE as part of their formal practice guideline programs. Since its redevelopment in 2010, the AGREE Enterprise website (www.​agreetrust.​org) continues to experience steady increases in visitors per month and currently has over 10,000 registered users.

Conclusions

The AGREE Enterprise has contributed to the advancements of guidelines through research activities and international participation by scientific and user communities. As we enter a new decade, we look forward to ongoing collaborations and contributing to further advancements to improve quality of care and health care systems.
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Metadata
Title
The AGREE Enterprise: a decade of advancing clinical practice guidelines
Authors
Julie Makarski
Melissa C Brouwers
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Implementation Science / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1748-5908
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-014-0103-2

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