Developing and applying a 'living guidelines' approach to WHO recommendations on maternal and perinatal health

Joshua P. Vogel, Therese Dowswell, Simon Lewin, Mercedes Bonet, Lynn Hampson, Frances Kellie, Anayda Portela, Maurice Bucagu, Susan L. Norris, James Neilson, Ahmet Metin Gülmezoglu, Olufemi T. Oladapo

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Abstract

How should the WHO most efficiently keep its global recommendations up to date? In this article we describe how WHO developed and applied a ' living guidelines' approach to its maternal and perinatal health (MPH) recommendations, based on a systematic and continuous process of prioritisation and updating. Using this approach, 25 new or updated WHO MPH recommendations have been published in 2017-2018. The new approach helps WHO ensure its guidance is responsive to emerging evidence and remains up to date for end users.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere001683
Number of pages10
JournalBMJ Global Health
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • clinical guidelines
  • living guidelines
  • living recommendations
  • living systematic reviews
  • maternal and perinatal health
  • recommendations
  • world health organization

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