Most studies discuss clinical practice guideline development process, of which, the tool can be used to appraise clinical practice guidelines. However, I seem to not get quality assurance instruments for generic guidelines. Can one use same as with clinical practice guidelines? Example AGREE-HS or are there other tools to determine the quality of a well developed generic guideline (content, structure, flow, presentation) or are there recommended characteristics required for generic guideline development and appraisal?
Good question, and I think you're on the right track. AGREE-HS is the only appraisal tool that I'm aware of that is more geared towards non-clinical guidelines. As with most appraisal tools, it also focuses on clarity of presentation, systematicity in methods and transparency of reporting, and compositition and potential conflicts of interest of the guideline panel.
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